Toddlers Class- Two Weeks of Adventures!

Samrawit,Mercy and Faya
5 hours ago
4 min read

Dear parents,

We’ve had a delightful, action-packed two weeks in the toddlers class. The students continued building upon their routines, got active in gymnastics, had some new exciting literacy activities and so much more! Read on to hear some highlights…

Large Group

Our large group session began with a cheerful welcome to all and the singing of the "Good Morning" song, helping the children transition smoothly into the day and fostering a sense of community. After the song, we engaged the children in an open discussion where they shared ideas about their favorite foods, colors, and family members. This part of the session encouraged self-expression, built vocabulary, and helped the children learn more about each other, promoting social interaction and confidence in speaking.

Next, we took attendance, allowing each child to recognize their presence and feel included in the group. We then moved on to our storytime activity, where we read "Biscuit Finds a Friend". The story captivated the children's attention and led to a meaningful conversation about friendship, kindness, and the new experiences that come with meeting someone new. As we read, we explored different aspects of the book, such as the colors in the illustrations, the sounds the characters made, and how the characters felt throughout the story.

The book provided a great opportunity to reinforce early literacy skills, encourage comprehension through questioning, and spark curiosity. The children eagerly shared their observations and related their own experiences with pets or making new friends. Overall, the large group session was engaging, interactive, and developmentally enriching.

Gymnastics

In our latest gymnastics session, we revisited an activity that we had previously introduced to the children. The focus of the session was on enhancing their gross motor skills, physical strength, and ability to concentrate. The activity included jumping into hula hoops and climbing up a ladder—both of which challenge coordination, balance, and overall body control.

It was truly an amazing experience to observe how much progress the children have made since the last time we did this exercise. Their movements were more confident, controlled, and precise. Many of them showed a clear increase in strength and balance, and their ability to follow instructions and remain focused on the task had also improved.

One child who stood out in particular was Noah. During the previous session, he was a bit hesitant and needed support to complete the tasks. This time, however, he amazed us all by completing the activities independently with great enthusiasm and skill. It was a proud moment for both Noah and us as educators to witness such visible growth.

Overall, the session was both productive and enjoyable. The children were engaged, motivated, and excited to participate, which further reinforces the importance of consistent physical activity in their daily routine. We are looking forward to building on this progress in our upcoming sessions.

Literacy

Our recent literacy session was truly amazing and demonstrated significant development in our students' focus, ability to follow directions, and overall engagement. This was an exciting blend of literacy and gymnastics, as the students were tasked with listening to verbal directions and then physically acting them out, demonstrating various physical skills such as agility and coordination. The activity was designed around the theme of "following directions" by physically walking through a taped path on the floor. The teacher created different patterns such as zigzags, straight lines, and the students were asked to follow the lines carefully.

This hands-on activity encouraged students to listen attentively, stay focused, and move with coordination. It also reinforced spatial awareness, balance, and body control—all important components of early literacy development. Since we had previously done a similar activity, we used this session as a revision to assess progress and compare it with the last time.

We observed that many students showed improved attention, better self-regulation, and greater confidence in completing the task. The activity also fostered teamwork and social interaction as students waited for their turn and supported each other. Overall, it was a fun, engaging, and educational experience that reinforced key literacy and motor skills in an interactive way.

Art

In our recent art session, we worked on a fun and creative canvas project that began with bubble wrap painting. First, we placed our art smocks on and provided a variety of paints in different colors. The students selected their favorite colors and began painting directly onto pieces of bubble wrap. Once the painting was complete, we allowed the artwork to dry. After it dried, we carefully stuck the painted bubble wrap onto canvas boards.

The final results were vibrant and unique, and our students truly enjoyed the process as well as the finished artwork!

Library

Our library session was amazing! We read, talked, and discussed different things we saw in the books. Students had the opportunity to choose a book, and they began reading right away. Some read independently, labeling what they saw in the pictures, while others read together with their friends. At the end, each student chose a book to take home.

Science

For our science activity, we revisited a sensory experiment using shaving cream. First, we helped each child put on an art smock to keep their clothes clean. Then, we placed a dollop of shaving cream in front of each child. Their excitement was immediate as they began to explore the texture with their hands. This sensory play not only sparked curiosity but also supported the development of fine motor skills, sensory awareness, and language as they described what they felt.

To add an element of discovery, we introduced food coloring. Before opening the bottles, we asked the children to guess the color inside. Many guessed red, but when we revealed yellow, their surprise added an extra layer of excitement. We then added both yellow and red food coloring to the shaving cream, allowing the children to mix the colors and observe the transformation into orange. This part of the activity encouraged creativity, color recognition, and basic scientific thinking, such as making predictions and observing cause and effect.

Overall, the activity was not only fun and messy but also rich in learning opportunities—supporting sensory development, color theory, early science skills, and cooperative play.