"When we began with Learning Edge I was impressed with the friendly staff and the routines established in the two year old rooms. Since then, I have been very impressed by the teaching done in the Preschool A, B, and K rooms. I feel the children are exposed to so much before they ever enter kindergarten!"
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Classroom Guides - 2B Room (Oak Creek)

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Welcome to the 2B Room!

• Teachers
• Things you will Need for the First Day!
• Daily Schedule
• Potty Training
• Goals for 2 Year Olds

Teachers

Ms. Breanna
Hi, my name is Breanna and I have been with Learning Edge since 2010. I am currently studying nursing at Alverno College and I am certified as an assistant childcare teacher. I come from a large family with eight siblings, which is probably why I enjoy working with kids so much. In the past I have taught dance classes to children at a local dance studio and I have also volunteered as a tutor for elementary school kids.

Ms. Jenny
I began working at Learning Edge in 2010. I'm a certified assistant teacher and plan to pursue a degree in early childhood education in the near future. Previously, I worked as a nanny in Oak Creek. I am excited to meet you and your children!

Ms. Laura
Hello! I have been with Learning Edge since 2004. I achieved an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from MATC and I'm also CPR/AED and First Aid certified. A couple of my favorite things to do include spending time with my big family (I have seven siblings!) and being outside (as long as it's not too cold out!) I enjoy working with young children and seening them develop and learn new things. My goal is to make your child's experience with Learning Edge safe, valuable, and of course-- fun!

Things you will Need for the First Day!

Please make sure you have:

• Extra set of clothes (including socks & underwear) - season appropriate
• Diapers, wipes, and diaper cream (if needed)
• Blanket and crib sheet for cot (these will be sent home every Friday to be washed)
• Winter: boots, coat, snow pants, hats & mitten
• Summer: swimsuit or little swimmers, a beach towel, water shoes or sandals, and sunscreen

PLEASE LABEL ALL YOUR CHILD'S ITEMS WITH A PERMANENT MARKER!!

Daily Schedule

Potty Training

When children are between the ages of 2 and 3 years old, many parents begin thinking about potty training. We hope to be your partners in your child’s potty success. The following are some hints to help guide you through this, sometimes stressful, process.

Some indicators your child may be ready to begin potty training:
Your child may be ready if he or she:

• Stays dry for 2 hours at a time
• Seems uncomfortable when they are in a wet or soiled diaper
• Can pull down their pants and remove their diaper
• Shows an interest in the potty, may ask to sit on the potty
• Follows simple instructions, doesn't refuse to sit on the potty
• Has words for pee and poop (it doesn't matter what they are so long as they are able to verbalize them)

Some tips to help make potty training easier for everyone:

• BE CONSISTENT! The number one rule for successful potty training is consistency. Switching back and forth between underwear and diapers can confuse your child. Remember: All children have accidents during this process!
• Don't rush a child who isn't ready. Children are likely to create a power struggle when they are forced into potty training before they are prepared.
• Dress your child in clothes that are easy to pull up and down.
• Through our years of experience we have found that PULL-UPS are not usually proven to be a successful tool in the potty training process. We feel strongly that they are much too similar to diapers and would much rather use thick training pants or underwear with several sets of spare pants for accidents.
• Begin limiting liquids at night and in the early morning. If your child still sleeps with or carries around a sipper cup, consider restricting these practices.
• Communicate regularly with the teachers. They are always willing to take time to address your questions and concerns.

Goals for 2 Year Olds

Our "small but special" goals are learning to: drink from a cup, use a fork and spoon, say "please" and "thank you", be patient with our friends, give "soft" touches, object identification, put away toys, and wipe up spills.

Motor Skills
Walks on tiptoe
Balances on balance board momentarily, with both feet
Snips with scissors
Holds crayon with thumb and fingers, not fist

Communication/Language Skills
Enjoys listening to simple storybooks and requests them to be repeated
Labels common objects and pictures
Joins vocabulary words together in 2 to 3 word phases
300-400 words in vocabulary

Cognitive Skills
Knows concepts of one, many and more
Can talk briefly about what he or she is doing
Understands number concepts, like ordination
Uses classification (a cat is an animal)

Personal/Social Skills
Takes off and dresses self, specifically their coat
Washes and dries hands with assistance
Uses objects symbolically
Participates in simple group activities, games, songs
Knows gender