In our Toddler Room, we focus on helping children to begin to develop their independence. At meal times, children sit around the table with a member of staff. They are encouraged to begin to use a fork and spoon, to learn table manners and, through discussion about the food they are eating, to begin to develop an understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet. Toddlers also begin to serve their own meals, practising their developing physical skills and also beginning to have some control over what they eat.
We also begin encouraging toilet training. We understand some children take longer than others and this is carefully planned with parents to ensure we are following the child’s lead. We encourage children to sit on the potty at nappy changing time to encourage their own inquisitiveness.
After dinner, we have quiet time. Some children sleep during this time. These children all have an individual sleep mat and their own bedding along with any comforters needed from home.
