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Toddler
Toddler
2 – 3 years
Garderie Petit Baobab’s toddler program in Orangeville, Ontario, welcomes children aged 2 to 3 years. In our Toddler Classroom, young children are curious and busy exploring the world through their senses. Children of this age acquire the skills to help themselves incredibly. As your child progresses, they can move into our Preschool Program designed for ages 3-5. Our curriculum is designed to support their early learning experience and independence in a nurturing and child-friendly environment. Learn more about our mission and approach on our About Us page.
Skills that Toddlers Will Learn
- Expressing feelings through language, gestures, or facial expressions and reacting to the emotions of others.
- Following simple directions and starting to develop impulse control.
- Demonstrating improved attention span and focus during short, simple activities.
- Beginning to show empathy, responding to others’ emotions through words or actions. For example, comforting a friend with a hug when they fall or saying, “Oh no!”
- Engaging in parallel play, playing alongside peers while gradually becoming more aware of their presence.
- Maintaining focus for longer while occasionally noticing distractions but quickly regaining attention.
- Using problem-solving skills, whether by trial and error or seeking assistance from an adult.
- Beginning to understand and use basic time concepts, such as “yesterday” or “tomorrow,” and simple math language, like “more” and “all gone.”
- Engaging in pretend play by acting out familiar scenarios, like feeding a baby doll or pretending to cook.
- Adapting to and following predictable routines throughout the day.
- Sitting and staying engaged while listening to stories.
- Responding to more complex instructions and commands.
- Forming longer sentences during conversations and pretend play.
- Watching others talk and attempting to join in conversations with their growing language skills.
- Balancing on one foot for a short period.
- Taking cautious steps on raised surfaces to improve balance and coordination.
- Developing greater control over full-body movements, such as in dance or action songs.
- Beginning to participate in self-care routines, like dressing or feeding themselves.
Interested in our Toddler Program?
