News From the Toddler Classroom

By Mrs. Kelly Behn

For the month of February the Toddler Room has a sand table in place of the water activities.  The table can accommodate eight children comfortably around it.  While playing in the sand the children are learning how to work together, wait their turn.  They are developing concentration and coordination and developing and strengthening the muscles in their hands.  The children love this activity and some of the comments they make are “Hey we are all working together nicely," or " He just shared with me!"  

This gives the children a sense of accomplishment when coming from their peers.  Even though we can't go outside, we are fortunate to have a wall of windows and we are enjoying watching the birds and squirrels at the bird feeder.  We really enjoy watching the garbage or trash truck and all the other activities that take place outside our window.  We are celebrating Valentine's Day by sharing cards with our friends and we made a special treat to have at snack time. 

Enjoy the month of February and when it warms up take a walk outside with your child and enjoy the beauty of the snow.