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Educational Program for 2-Year-Olds

Developing Independent Learners

2 – 2.5 years old

The Children’s Courtyard is an exceptional place for 2-year-old learners to thrive! In our classes for 2-year-olds, your child discovers learning opportunities that inspire their curiosity and wonder.

  • Exclusive curriculum for milestone development
  • Interactive, hands-on learning experiences
  • Variety of tactile learning materials

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Twos Classroom

Twos Classroom Learning Centers

For the love of discovering new skills
It’s time to play and have fun while building new skills and independence. Our Twos Program includes open-ended classroom areas that encourage an exploration of the senses. Children have access to a wide range of early education materials thoughtfully designed to spark their curiosity. Our Learn as We Grow curriculum helps teachers guide their development.

Twos Classroom

Communication Center

It’s all about creative expression as we begin to read longer stories and move from scribbles to more intentional mark-making. The Communication Center is curated to give our 2-year-old students the materials they need to experiment with as they explore ideas.

Twos Classroom

Creation Center

Self-expression is a big part of learning. The Creation Center includes hands-on materials to help 2-year-olds turn their cute ideas into a work of art filled with color and texture. From watercolors and finger paints to moldable dough and markers, there’s so much to do!

 

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Discovery Center

Comparing and contrasting items is a simple exercise with complex benefits. That’s what 2-year-olds are exploring in the Discovery Center, where mathematical and scientific concepts begin to take root. Each problem solved is another aha moment to celebrate!

Twos Classroom

Imagination Center

Embrace your own ideas or bring a friend along for pretend play. Self-expression in the Imagination Center is a fun, creative way for 2-year-olds to role-play or act out creative ideas. Use play food, baby dolls, stuffed animals, musical instruments, and more!

Twos Classroom

Invention Center

Want to build a track for cars or habitats for a zoo? This is the place! In the Invention Center, 2-year-olds are given the space to become innovators in the way they think, build, and experiment with materials, such as gears, magnetic building blocks, ramps, and mats.

Twos Classroom

Reflection Center

Children need time to ponder all the learning they’re doing each day. The Reflection Center is a comfortable, quiet area in our classroom that encourages 2-year-olds to slow down, take it all in, and relax. Self-regulation is an important tool for all students.

Twos Learning Domains

Learning experiences in classes for 2-year-olds address their rapidly evolving skills as they gain more mobility and deeper understanding of the world around them. Their progress is followed across nine developmental areas:

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    Approaches to Learning and Play

    Focuses on children actively exploring and learning about their surroundings.

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    Language, Literacy, and Communication

    Focuses on how children develop skills to express themselves and comprehend language.

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    Physical Development and Health

    Focuses on moving with more purpose in mind to explore objects and spaces.

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    Social and Emotional Development

    Focuses on building relationships with adults and children.

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    Mathematics

    Focuses on how children develop foundational skills in number sense, measurement, and spatial reasoning.

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    Nature and Science

    Focuses on how young children engage with the world through scientific inquiry and exploration.

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    Engineering and Technology

    Focuses on how young children learn to build and create using simple tools and materials to solve problems.

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    Social Studies

    Focuses on how children develop an understanding of themselves, their community, and the world around them.

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    Creative Arts and Expression

    Focuses on how children engage in imaginative play and artistic exploration.

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    Twos Program FAQs

    Enrollment in our Twos program is available year-round, with flexible start dates based on your family’s schedule and classroom availability at your selected school.

    Our Twos classrooms include daily routines and hands-on learning experiences designed to encourage independence as children explore their interests and make simple choices. Teachers support each child’s growing confidence and self-help skills while nurturing curiosity and individual development in a structured early learning environment.

    Yes, our Twos program supports children who are beginning potty training by watching for readiness cues, offering regular reminders, and scheduling routine bathroom visits throughout the day. Teachers use visual cues, provide hands-on assistance as needed, and work closely with families to maintain consistency between home and school while encouraging each child’s progress with positive reinforcement.

    Please send at least one complete change of clothing each day for your 2-year-old, as spills and accidents can happen during play and learning activities. We also recommend packing a sweater or jacket for changing indoor and outdoor temperatures. Label all clothing and personal items with your child’s first and last name to help keep belongings organized.

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