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march news

2/22/2019

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TODDLERS IN MARCH
University Child Development
Teachers: Karla, Kaylie, Alicia, Rachel, Sammy, D’Mya

Important Dates:
Mar 1            Ms Kaylie’s Birthday
Mar 10        Daylight Saving Time Begins
Mar 14-15        CLOSED for Spring Break
Mar 17            St. Patrick’s Day
Mar 20        First Day of Spring

Themes:
5 Senses
St. Patrick’s Day
Rainbows
Spring

The Details:

That’s a BIG Hat!
In celebration of Dr. Seuss’ Birthday (March 2) the UCD classrooms take part in a little competition throughout the month of March.  We place the head of the Cat in the Hat (minus his hat) on the bulletin board in the hallway and invite parents to help us make his hat grow!


How do you do that?  By reading to your child at home!  We will be sending slips of red and white paper home with each family to fill out every time a book is read.  After the slips have been filled out, bring them back to school for us to hang on the hallway bulletin board!


Spring Break:
Washburn University’s Spring Break is the week of March 11-15.  UCD will close only that Thursday and Friday.

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February News

2/1/2019

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TODDLERS IN FEBRUARY
University Child Development
Teachers: Karla, Kaylie, Alicia, Rachel, Sammy, D’Mya


Important Dates:
Feb 3        Happy Birthday, Blayke!
Feb 14        Happy Birthday, Ivy!
Feb 14        Valentine’s Day Party, 3:15p
Feb 18        CLOSED for parent/teacher conferences

Themes:
Testing
Valentine’s Day
Dental Health
Dr. Seuss

The Details:
  • Look for a small sign up sheet for Valentine’s Day Party treats closer to that date
  • Parent/teacher conferences - These appointments will be scheduled by administration. If you cannot make your time, let us know, and we will reschedule

What do we do all day?
As children thrive on schedule and routine, we try to keep our routine the same each day. I’ve attached a copy of our daily schedule.

“Centers” - We provide an activity on each carpet. We provide one dramatic play activity (something to pretend with)  and one fine motor or block activity (something to build with). Generally within two minutes, these activities are scattered around the room, like a tornado has come through, but this is still good preparation for Preschool.

“Art” - Each day we do some sort of art or sensory activity. We mostly do “process art” where the child is provided with an art medium and a tool to create. They are encouraged to do what they want with it, fostering creativity skills, with zero focus on the end product.



Toddler Room Daily Schedule

7:00-8:45        Drop off / Free play
8:30-9:00        Diaper changing / Potty
9:00-9:30        Breakfast
9:30-10:00    Centers
10:00-10:30    Art
10:30-10:50    Diaper changing / Potty / Sunblock
10:50-11:00    Transition outside
11:00-11:45    Recess
11:45-11:50    Transition inside
11:50-12:00    Circle time / Hand washing / Water break
12:00-12:30    Lunch
12:30-12:50    Diaper changing / Potty
12:50-3:00    Nap
2:45-3:15        Diaper changing / Potty / Sunblock
3:00-3:30        Snack
3:30-3:45        Finish diapering and sunblock / Afternoon circle
3:45-3:55        Transition outside
4:00-5:00        Recess (come in earlier depending on weather)
5:00-5:25        Free play / Water break / Diaper changing



Valentine List
Valentines are completely optional, but if you would like to bring them for your child’s classmates, here is our class list:

Alex                            Emmett
MJ                            Olivia
Harold                        Mason
Blayke                        Robyn
Ivy                            Marin
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    Ms. Toni and Ms. Rachel are the toddler teachers at UCD.  

    Ms. Rachel is a sophomore at Washburn University, studying elementary education and middle school mathematics.  She has been with UCD since August 2018.

    Ms. Toni is majoring in Early Childhood Education and has worked in childcare since 2015.  She has been with UCD since November 2019.

    ​UCD's assistant teachers help out in every room.  These staff members include: Ms. Merika, Mr. Josh, Ms. D'Mya, Ms. Bailee, and Ms. Ellie.  Please see MEET THE STAFF for more information. 

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