Academics

ECEC Curriculum - Toddler

Social – Spiritual Development

  • Learning about God and His love for us
  • Becoming familiar with Bible stories and songs
  • Recognizing symbols of religion (e.g. cross, church, Bible)
  • Praying before snacks and meals & self-initiated prayers
  • Developing and learning trust
  • Developing a positive self-esteem
  • Helping others and learning to compromise
  • Developing ability to begin functioning with a group
  • Developing initiative in activities and showing curiosity
  • Practice and growth in self-efficiency
  • Developing an appreciation for similarities & differences
  • Engaging in various levels of play

Communication Arts

  • Developing the ability to communicate needs and emotions verbally
  • Speaking, listening, questioning and writing skills emerging
  • Developing an awareness of print
  • Growth and learning through participation in songs, fingerplays and stories
  • Discovering role-playing, pretending, puppetry
  • Gaining skill in enunciation and increasing vocabulary

Expressive Arts

  • Developing creativity
  • Utilizing a variety of media for self-expression:
    • paint, chalk, markers, crayons, collage, dough, clay, wood, paper, blocks
  • Developing an appreciation for rhythm, instruments, melodies, dance
  • Becoming comfortable with self expression
  • Becoming comfortable with the communication of ideas and feelings

Wellness

  • Experiencing a balance of activity with rest and relaxation
  • Learning about and practicing healthy eating habits
  • Learning to take care of ourselves through hygiene and safety
  • Developing fine motor skills and manipulating materials
  • Working with large muscle groups & developing upper and lower body skills
  • Engaging in vigorous indoor and outdoor play

Discovery

  • Discovering concept of critical thinking, risk-taking, and problem-solving
  • Discovering concepts through investigation and use of manipulatives
  • Cutting, mixing, and measuring for food preparation
  • Learning about the world through hands-on sensory experiences

Contacts

ECEC Main Office: (708) 209-3099
FAX: (708) 488-4304

Doris Knuth, Director: (708) 209-3538