Forest Friends (12-20 months)
Mackenzie W. | Lead Teacher
​Ms. Mackenzie earned a B.S. degree in Family and Consumer Sciences and worked with young children for over a year before joining our center in 2017. She works full time from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is First Aid and CPR certified.
Connie F. | Assistant Teacher
​Ms. Connie is a licensed social worker with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. She worked as a social worker for many years before joining our center in 2021. Connie works from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is First Aid and CPR certified.
ENVIRONMENT
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A safe, loving, language-rich environment where children can climb, explore and play using all five of their senses. This helps toddlers develop their sense of identity and self worth.
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The structure is flexible to allow spontaneous learning yet also supports the need for routines
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This classroom is licensed for up to ten toddlers
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The environment is changed to support the lesson plans
CURRICULUM
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Lesson plans consist of activities in social emotional growth, motor skill development, acquisition of language, cognitive development and Christianity
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Activities are planned using individual time, small groups, large groups, and music and movement
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Teachers focus on development of language by narrating play, and encouraging the use of new words
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Children have the opportunity to participate in hands on learning experiences that help develop the whole child
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
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Teachers encourage and welcome parent participation and involvement