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Early Preschool (2s)
Two year olds can get a bad rap with the generalization of the “Terrible 2s” phase. Here at Panache Enfants, we like to change this up a bit by referring to our 2s as the “Terrific 2s”!
Much of a 2 year old’s frustrations and subsequently popularized behavioral challenges can stem from the following:
- Emerging language development – not yet having words to communicate or express
- Assertion of growing independence
- Natural tendency to begin pushing laid out boundaries
At Panache Enfants, our early preschool teachers recognize these challenges and embrace them in order to provide a program that is tailored to the developmental and social/emotional needs of these children.
Our Early Preschool program includes our full PanacheGurus curriculum with special emphasis on:
Toilet Training
- Shows signs of readiness (pulling on/off pants, verbal cues, the “potty” dance, interest in trying to use toilet, etc.)
- Parents are ready to commit to 2-4 weeks of training
- Teachers and parents work in conjunction to train student effectively
- Toilet training documentation put in place for 4 week period until student is fully trained
- Student monitored ongoing for any signs of distress or regression indicating need to pull back from training temporarily
Gross/Fine Motor development
- Jumping, hopping, skipping
- Pedaling tricycles
- Opening doors and containers, manipulation of moving objects and parts
- Developing 3 point pincer grasp (holding writing utensils and drawing more discernible shapes)
Cognitive Development
- Clarity of speech
- Growing vocabulary developing into complex sentences
- Following multi-step instructions
- Counting, alphabet skills, matching, sorting
- Cause and effect
Social/Emotional Development
- Developing friendships
- Interactive play
- Developing emotions such as compassion, empathy and affection
- Dramatic/Imaginary play
- Teamwork, sharing, taking turns
