Cuddle Bugs Program - Toddler I

Keeping little hands busy can be a challenge! The Cuddle Bugs Program is full of developmental activities that encourage toddlers to explore the world around them through hands-on developmentally appropriate activities.

Our teachers hold one of the most important and difficult jobs in society today. You will see a positive and warm interaction between teachers and our Cuddle Bugs. They care for the children, nurture them, and help them to grow. This takes a very special person. Keep in mind, however, that you, the parents are also a vital part of this process. In order to integrate some of the school activities with home activities, we send home a monthly curriculum calendar. Our curriculum is divided into nine monthly calendars from September to May followed by our Adventures Summer Program. Each calendar explains what your child will be learning and the concepts and skills he/she will practice.

The Cuddle Bugs Academic Program is designed by Creative Early Learning Center Program Director with additional daily activities the classroom teachers contribute. By involving toddlers in activities which are developmentally appropriate, the Cuddle Bugs program helps build each toddlers self esteem as well. A positive self-esteem is one of the most valuable tools children can acquire during the early years.

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Cuddle Bugs Development Program

Sensory and Nature Studies

• Can discriminate edible materials
• Enjoys new smells
• Discovering filling containers; Pouring and scooping items
• Feels different textures
• Plays with water
• Recognizes animals and sounds

• Develop "jumping skills"
• Climbs stairs
• Stoops to pick up objects
• Ball and Basket play
• Walks and Runs
• Uses markers, crayons and paint brushes
• Easel Painting
• Tears paper or magazines

• Enjoys manipulating play dough
• Recognizes own work

• Desires to communicate verbally in sentences
• Uses words/gestures to get what he wants
• Points to three or more objects, body parts, or people when named
• Follows simple directions
• Knows first name
• Enjoys rhymes songs-may try to sing

Fine Motor

• Builds with 2-3 Blocks
• Picks up small objects
• Simple Puzzles
• Scribbles
• Starting to show preference for one hand
• Places peg in hole

Music and Movement

• Marches and dances to music
• Clap hands
• Tries to sing along with adults
• Uses rhythm instruments
• Recognizes soft and loud sounds

Enrichment Programs included

• Music with Mr. Aaron - Songs and Instruments
• Children's Librarian Story time
• Fire Department Safety Visit
• Police Department Safety Visit
• Additional Exciting Entertainment Programs

Our teachers hold one of the most important and difficult jobs in society today. You will see a positive and warm interaction between the teachers and our Little Rascals. They care for the children, nurture them, and help them to grow. This takes a very special person. Keep in mind, however, that you, the parents, are also a vital part of this process. In order to integrate some of the school activities with home activities, we send home a monthly curriculum calendar. Our curriculum is divided into nine monthly calendars from September to May followed by our Adventures Summer Program. Each calendar explains what your child will be learning and the concepts and skills he/she will practice.

The Little Rascal's Program is designed by Creative Early Learning Centers Program Director, with additional daily activities the classroom teachers contribute. The Little Rascal's curriculum is designed to contain developmentally appropriate activities for children who are two plus years old. By involving children in activities which are developmentally appropriate, the Little Rascal's Program helps to build each child's self-esteem through successful experiences. Encouraging children to try and praising them for their efforts, cultivates self-esteem as well. A positive self-esteem is one of the most valuable tools children can acquire during their early years.

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Cognitive

• Shows curiosity and interest in surroundings
• Finds own play area or activity
• Develop senses of touch, smell, taste & hearing
• Refers to self by name
• Acts out simple story
• Shows simple symbolic play (Pretends block is a cup)
• Understand the idea of waiting for someone else to go first
• Begins to notice differences between safe/unsafe environments
• Imitates actions of adults and other children
• Enjoys looking at books
• Places puzzle pieces in appropriate slots
• Associates use with common objects
  

• Describes what happened in two or more words
• Uses short sentences to convey simple ideas
• Follows simple directions
• Places objects in, on, beside or under
• Names objects in pictures
• Repeats parts of songs, rhymes and finger plays
• Listens to simple stories and songs
• Identifies Loud and Soft
• Identifies own gender