Session 1: 9 am to 10:30am

Session 2: 11am to 12:30pm

This program will offer the children the opportunity to: 

• Experience a wide range of expressive media for example, clay, watercolors, tempera paints, light, shadow, cooking, collage and rhythm and movement with drums and percussion.
• Explore an environment that encourages investigation, curiosity, imagination and experimentation.
• Discover the wonder of the natural world though, sand, water, gardening and natural materials.
• ·Learn how to build relationships with other children through shared experiences and negotiated play.
• ·Embark on a journey into self-discovery, wonder and creativity.

This program will offer parents the opportunity to:

• Connect with other parents and discuss contemporary issues and views of toddlers in a caring and nurturing environment.
• Interact in a supportive and informative environment where parents can explore and enhance their parenting skills as they work along side their children.
• Observe as the children gain confidence in socializing and forming relationships with their peers.
• Gain insight into how a Reggio inspired program can enrich the experience of raising and nurturing a young child.
  
  

Flow of the morning

Welcome song and circle time

Our time together begins with circle time.  This is the time when we reconnect and celebrate as we come together to share experiences, and make new friends.

Parent and toddler explorations

Wear old cloths and prepare to explore a wide range of beautiful expressive media for example, watercolor, clay, collage, drums and percussion. In depth materials explorations give children the opportunity to develop their creativity, imagination and social skills. These explorations are set up as group experiences to encourage collaboration and problem solving.

Toddler group snack-time

Blueberry is organic and vegetarian. Children’s growing bodies, minds, and spirits require nourishing foods free of pesticides, hydrogenated oils, and other chemicals designed to increase a product’s shelf life instead of human life. Our snacks include: seaweed, almond butter, rice cakes, fresh veggies and fruits. Snack-time is a time to share food, connect with our friends, and develop self-help skills.

Parent discussion group

During this time we will discuss a wide range of contemporary child development issues, views and stages of toddler development. Be a part of a nurturing community of parents and educators who will share with you the joys and challenges of being the parent of a toddler.

Toddler outdoor time

We understand and value the importance of children having time to connect with nature. Our beautiful outdoor environments give children time to explore nature through immersive experiences with clay, sand, water, natural materials and gardening.  These experiences are set up to encourage children to connect with each other, develop peer relationships and make connections with nature.

Clean up time

Everybody works together as we all clean up together. Caring for our environment helps the children develop the disposition to care and respect our space and materials.

Goodbye circle 

Our time together ends as it began.  We come together in song to end our day.