Blanca
Dramatic area, art area etc.
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Well, the good thing about infant/toddler daycare rooms is that there doesn't need to be a lot of fuss. Unless you want an unholy mess and 25 kids covered in finger paint, I wouldn't recommend an arts station. Usually, an area with toys is good, an area with tables to eat lunch is good, and a cubby area to hold toys from home, coats, etc. Some places like to break up play areas by the age groups; the daycare I worked at separated the 1 year olds from the 2-3 year olds for lunch and naptime. As long as you have a lot of toys and a playground outside, the kids will pretty much entertain themselves between mealtimes and naptime. :)
Well, the good thing about infant/toddler daycare rooms is that there doesn't need to be a lot of fuss. Unless you want an unholy mess and 25 kids covered in finger paint, I wouldn't recommend an arts station. Usually, an area with toys is good, an area with tables to eat lunch is good, and a cubby area to hold toys from home, coats, etc. Some places like to break up play areas by the age groups; the daycare I worked at separated the 1 year olds from the 2-3 year olds for lunch and naptime. As long as you have a lot of toys and a playground outside, the kids will pretty much entertain themselves between mealtimes and naptime. :)
what do you think an infant -toddler program should be like?
jada@sbcgl
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Not sure if you are talking about day care or a "Mommy and me" type of program. In either case, you need some short (5-10 minute) activities. Have enough toys that very young toddlers won't have to share. Sharing should be gently encouraged, but not forced. Allow some time for parallel play, where children are near each other but doing different activities. Use a lot of music: all kinds are OK, doesn't have to be just kid songs. Classical music is excellent. Rhythm band instruments are great for toddlers!
Not sure if you are talking about day care or a "Mommy and me" type of program. In either case, you need some short (5-10 minute) activities. Have enough toys that very young toddlers won't have to share. Sharing should be gently encouraged, but not forced. Allow some time for parallel play, where children are near each other but doing different activities. Use a lot of music: all kinds are OK, doesn't have to be just kid songs. Classical music is excellent. Rhythm band instruments are great for toddlers!
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