In Toddler One, AKA The Green Room, the children continue to explore their world with curiosity, excitement, and most especially wonder. We understand that the development of independence and autonomy is critical for toddlers. Throughout the year, we provide opportunities for exploration and discovery so that language skills, gross and fine motor skills, and self-help skills can develop in age appropriate and fun ways.
At the beginning of the year, toddlers generally use both baby signs and simple words, but their expressive language grows so rapidly that after a few short months, many words are firmly in place. It is a pleasure to see how quickly the children learn hand movements to songs and fill in missing words when having a story read. They are eager learners and show such joy in their new-found knowledge! Whether moving through the classroom, in the Red Room, or on our playground, we see toddlers challenge themselves to run faster or climb higher. The Toddler One year is truly full of changes and tremendous growth.
Teachers
Karen
Karen joined WCCC in 2004. She has been in the education field for 35 years. She started out at a childcare center for 10 years and held many roles such as infant/preschool teacher, pre-k/kindergarten teacher, program coordinator, and co-director. Prior to joining WCCC, she was a director at a childcare center for 2 years.
Beth
Beth joined WCCC in 2018. She has been in the education field for 20 years. Beth started out as a teacher at a children’s center for 6 years. She then was a toddler teacher for 3 years at a nursery school. Prior to joining WCCC, Beth was an infant teacher for 3 years.
Christy
Christy joined WCCC in 2021. She has been in the education field for 18 years. She started out as an infant teacher at a childcare center for one year then she provided preschool support services at a Head Start program for one year. Christy then spent 3 years as a therapeutic foster care specialist/supervisor for 3 years. As well as spent time working with children in foster care for 3 years. She has also spent various years as a nanny. Prior to joining WCCC, Christy spent 2 years as an early intervention developmental specialist.
