TODDLER AGE RANGE 2 – 3 YEARS

RATIO 1;6

The Toddler Room is a warm and inviting room that is divided into five areas where play and exploration are promoted.

Areas are:

The Home Corner                   Role Play area                         Construction

Sand & Water                                                                              Arts & Crafts

As the children are still very young, short work (play) periods are encouraged. Table Top activities such as Jigsaws, Sorting and Painting are provided to develop motor skills, hand/eye coordination and basic numeracy and literacy skills. Outdoor play is important all year round. Our planning and practices focus on Aister & Siolta for quality and curriculum planning.

 

ROUTINE: (activities covered in the daily routine)

·         Settle In	·         Outside Time
·         Clean up time	·         Singing and Story Time
·         Breakfast time	·         Dinner Time
·         Circle Time	·         Free Flow Time
·         Structured themed activity	·         Nappy changing/ Potty training
·         Sand/ Water play (Messy Play)	·         Hand Washing Time

In Teach Na bPaisti we like to promote self – help skills by encouraging children to wash hands before meals and after activities. Children are also encouraged to clean up after play.

A Daily report sheet is given to you each day detailing your child’s day i.e. nappies, toileting, activities, sleep and food etc.