Older Toddler I Classroom

Who is in the OTI Room?

Miss Marie

Miss Faith

What your toddler will need

1. An adequate supply of diapers or pull-ups

2. Wipes

3. Ointments or creams to be used when diapering

4. A roll-up nap mat/slumber sack or a fitted sheet and blanket for nap mat

5. An extra set of seasonally appropriate clothing

6. Set of clothing (Seasonly appropriate — shirt, shorts/pants, socks, onesie)

7. A "comfort" item or nap buddy to sleep with at naptime

8. Sunscreen — SPF 45 or above (Please make sure the date has not expired)

Parent Information

1. Wipes are needed for your child for potty time. We (teachers and children) wash our hands after snack, art, lunch, outside play, and other times during the day.

2. Pacifiers are part of the transition process. We try to discourage the use of these gradually. If your child uses one at naptime, we will of course give it. However, we do not let a child walk around durin gthe day with his/her pacifier.

3. We will continue to take the children outside (either to the play yard or for a walk) for their daily energy exertion — weather permitting. Please dress your child appropriately for the daycare atmosphere. Wile frilly dresses and sandals are pretty on little girls, they may get dirty and grimy. Seasonal clothing and sneakers are comfortable for the children to move around in without worry of ruining their clothes. Please send in an extra outfit of clothing in the event of potty accidents and play time dirt or grime. Make sure the extra clothing is in season and still fits your child.

4. Daily reports are given to keep our parents informed of how their child's day went and the highlights of the day. Also included on the daily reports are reminders of special events, upcoming activities, and items needed for the child (diapers, wipes, pull-ups, etc.).

5. Please note that posted on the Parent Board, located in your child's room, is the sign in/out sheet, special notices from your child's teachers, a lunch menu, and special memos from the office. Be sure to look at the Parent Board daily.

Allergies/Medication Policies

• The Children's Garden Center is a peanut product free environment! No peanut products may enter the building.
• Place all medications in the Medication Bin that is kept in the Center office.
• Sign medications in on the Medication Log in the office.

• Notify the Older Toddler Teachers if your child needs medication. Also, let the teachers know if your child has had medication prior to coming to the Center for the day.

Older Toddler Themes

September

• August 30 — September 3
  All About Me! & Back to School
  Color of the Week: Yellow
  Rhyme/Tale/Poem: "The Wheels on the Bus"
• September 6 — September 10
  My Family Tree & More About Me!
  Shape of the Week: Heart
  Rhyme/Tale/Poem: "Cinderella"
• September 13 — September 17
  Apples & Apple Trees
  Color of the Week: Red
  Rhyme/Tale/Poem: "Down By The Station"
• September 20 — September 24
  "Fall"ing Leaves
  Shape of the Week: Square
  Rhyme/Tale/Poem: "Where Is Thumbkin?"

October

• September 27 — October 1
  "Fall"ing Leaves & Forest Animals
  Color of the Week: Brown
  Rhyme/Tale/Poem: "We're Going On A Bear Hunt"
• October 4 — October 8
  Happy Fall Y'all
  Shape of the Week: Diamond
  Rhyme/Tale/Poem: "Row, Row, Row Your Boat"
• October 11 — October 15
  "Creatures Of The Night" Bats, Owls, Cats
  Colors of the Week: Black/White/Gray
  Rhyme/Tale/Poem: "The Itsy Bitsy Spider"
• October 18 — October 22
  Pumpkins & Jack-O-Lanterns
  Color of the Week: Orange
  Rhyme/Tale/Poem: "Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater"
• October 25 — October 29
  Happy Halloween & Halloween Safety
  Shape of the Week: Circle
  Rhyme/Tale/Poem: "Five Little Pumpkins"

November

• November 1 — November 5
  Farm Animals & Let's Talk Turkey
  Shape of the Week: Oval
  Rhyme/Tale/Poem: "Old McDonald Had A Farm"
• November 8 — November 12
  Jobs On The Farm & Corn
  Color of the Week: Blue
  Rhyme/Tale/Poem: "Little Boy Blue" & "Little Bo Peep"
• November 15 — November 19
  Giving Thanks & Crops
  Color of the Week: Pink
  Rhyme/Tale/Poem: "The Three Little Pigs"
• November 22 — November 26
  Happy Thanksgiving, Pilgrims, & Native Americans
  Shape of the Week: Rectangle
  Rhyme/Tale/Poem: "Mary Had A Little Lamb"

December

• November 29 — December 3
  Evergreens, Holly, & Poinsettias
  Shape of the Week: Star
  Rhyme/Tale/Poem: "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"
• December 6 — December 10
  Joy Of Giving & Christmas Gifts
  Color of the Week: Purple
  Rhyme/Tale/Poem: "Little Jack Horner"
• December 13 — December 17
  The Twelve Days Of Christmas
  Shape of the Week: Triangle
  Rhyme/Tale/Poem: "T'was The Night Before Christmas"
• December 20 — December 24
  The Nativity & Happy Birthday Jesus!
  Color of the Week: Green
  Rhyme/Tale/Poem: "Engine, Engine Number Nine"