Under 2

Painting

Painting is a popular activity within our curriculum. A variety of materials are offered to enhance the painting experience including brushes, sponges, or any other objects that can be incorporated into the activity. Through painting, children are able to practice and develop in areas such as sense of self, fine motor skills, cause and effect as well as sensory discrimination.

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Self-Help and Independence

After the children in the Under 2 classroom have their snack or lunch, they learn to clean up after themselves, which gives them a great sense of productivity and ownership as they are encouraged to take care of their environment.

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Watch me go!

On the playground, the children under two years old can often be seen pushing the blue scooter. Some of these children use the support of the scooter to develop their walking skills. Others are skilled at manipulating the scooter along the ground while walking forward or backward. This fun activity aid in the development of the children’s gross motor skills.  

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Summer BBQ

We were excited to host our summer family BBQ! This year’s fundraising event is in support of Pancreatic Cancer Canada. We had a food truck come provide the delicious barbecued food. Fire It Up BBQ catering did an amazing job! The bake sale was also a great success. We had the generous support of our families and staff who supplied all the baked goodies. It is amazing what we can accomplish when we come together as a community. A great time was had by everyone!

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Fruit Popsicles!

The children helped to make fruit popsicles by taking turns scooping the ingredients into a jug. Then they scooped the blended mixture, poured it into the moulds, and placed popsicle sticks inside. What a healthy, refreshing summer treat!

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Meal Times

Meal times not only encourage children’s social interactions, but also provide them the opportunity to gain and build their independence. As the children in our Under Two community eat lunch around our child-size tables, a teacher sits with the group to assist anyone needing assistance. Size and age appropriate furniture, dishes, and utensils are used to promote self-feeding, self-help, and confidence.

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Object Permanence

This ball and tray activity allows the children to practice their hand – eye coordination skills as well as explore the concept of object permanence by dropping and waiting for the ball to roll out from a hidden space.

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We the North!

Celebrating the Toronto Raptors – NBA Champions!! We the North!!

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Helping Save the Environment

In the Under 2 community, the teachers together with the children explore creative and fun ways to help save the environment. Recyclable materials are often used in various areas of the classroom. In the image, the child is using recycled containers to build a tower-like structure. 

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Happy Nowruz!

With the arrival of Spring, the children in the Under 2 classroom welcomed the new season by celebrating Nowruz – the Persian New Year. The children decorated eggs and observed items that symbolize Spring and renewal.

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