 Daily
Extended
Enrichment
Two by Two
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THE TWO-BY-TWO PROGRAM
Offered by the First Presbyterian Church Nursery School
Patricia Bria Case, Director
As an outreach of the church to the larger community, the Two-by-Two program is
non-sectarian and open to all families regardless of race,
color, or creed.
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toddlers to: |
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1. Gently separate from parents.
2. Interact socially with peers and develop positive
relationships with early childhood staff.
3. Progress from solitary to parallel to interactive play.
4. Be exposed to and immersed in a variety of enriching
experiences.
5. Enjoy a positive and successful "first school"
experience in a developmentally appropriate and secure learning environment.
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| Program Goals |
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1. Develop a positive self image.
2. Develop independence and responsibility for self.
3. Develop cognitive skills, logical thinking, and perceptual ability.
4. Develop an awareness of self, others, and the natural environment.
5. Create an environment conducive to positive social growth.
6. Develop an appreciation of the arts (music, dance, art).
7. Encourage creativity.
8. Encourage an interest in and enjoyment of the printed word.
9. Develop an appreciation of the importance of reading.
10. Involve parents in positive learning experiences.
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| Housed in the Crib-Toddler Room of the Church,
"Two-by-Two" is fully licensed by the Connecticut Department of
Health Services, providing a safe and appropriate physical environment for
our children. |
| Our Staff is made up of two early childhood professionals
with many years of collective experience in the classroom. The
student/teacher ratio is 4:1 at all times; substitute teachers will be
available in case of teacher illness or absence. A third staff member will be
in the classroom for the first six weeks of the program to facilitate the
separation process. |
| A Music Teacher will also be a part of the program. She
will meet with classes twice monthly to introduce the children to favorite
songs, basic movement, and development of gross motor skills, as well as the use of
simple instruments. |
Registration for September is accepted in February.
1) Children who are two years old by October 1st are age eligible for
the program. Program options are: M/W mornings, T/Th mornings or afternoons, and Fri mornings. Hours are
9:15 to 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 to 2:15 p.m.
2) First Presbyterian Church member families will receive
priority in registration, all other spaces will be determined by lottery.
For more information contact .
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