TODDLER

Gig Harbor & Tracyton Campuses Only
(18 months-three years) Year Round

The toddler wants to be able to do things without assistance. 

To foster independence, the children are encouraged to do

as much as possible for themselves. Toddlers are capable of so

much if we give them the time and patience necessary for

them to accomplish tasks on their time schedule.

 

Toddlers at HMS are provided daily with opportunities to meet

their physical, social and emotional needs independently with

a minimum amount of adult intervention.  This is not to say

that adult support isn’t given. The toddler teachers are ready

to step in when the child needs help or encouragement. The

curriculum includes activities that form the mathematical mind, activities that assist language development and lessons in grace and courtesy for social development.

 

The Toddler Program is multi-aged.  The younger children observe the older toddlers and are intrinsically motivated to do what they see them doing (including using the bathroom).  The older children are delighted in their newfound skills and excited to be able to help the younger children, which in turn fosters their self-esteem.