Two Year Old Program Goals

THE GOALS OF OUR TWO YEAR OLD PROGRAM

At Eastern Christian, we value the abilities and contributions of young children. Our program is designed to help children develop spiritually, educationally, socially and emotionally. Children’s learning is enhanced through discovery and hand-on learning in a safe, loving and nurturing environment.

• Children will become aware that they are special to God.
• Children will begin to develop favorable attitudes towards teachers, form friendships and build positive relationships with peers.
• Children will learn to play, work and share with others.
• Children will learn to interact in small group situations.
• Children will develop helping skills.

School Hours

Hours: Thursdays, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Fall Session: October 6 – December 15, 2011
Spring Session: February 2 – May 17, 2012

Curriculum:

BIBLE

While learning Bible stories, children will learn about God and his love for them. They will learn that they are special to God. Students learn about Old Testament heroes and about Jesus' life in the New Testament.

Social Development

A variety of activities in the Time for Twos class stimulate children's speech and language skills. Children are taught to share and to interact and play with each other.

Language Development

Through listening activities, children's language development is increased. Their ability to communicate orally is stimulated and their vocabulary increases. They begin to have an interest in books and the spoken word.

Auditory Development

A variety of activities will enhance children's listening skills, both individually and in group situations. They begin to sit quietly for a short story.

Pre-Number Activities

Early number activities will introduce children to number awareness. Children will begin early counting and be introduced to basic shapes.

Science/Social Studies

Children develop an awareness of God's world through different activities. The following are introduced: basic parts of the body, the naming of familiar objects and animal recognition.

Music

Children learn to sing praises to God and to use music as part of their learning experience.

Art

Children express themselves artistically and creatively. They have an interest in making crafts.

Large Motor Development

Large motor activities help children develop body awareness and balance.

Fine Motor Development

Fine motor activities help children develop eye-hand coordination and introduce early drawing to young children.

Special Activities

• Grandfriends' Day
• Preschool Picnic