Rochester Hills Babes in Toyland

The world of twos reflects the transitional
nature of the child's third year of life. The
program is designed for each child to transition
from the sensory-motor world of toddlers to an
increasingly social world and the onset of symbolic
thinking.

Twos are exploding in their power to
communicate, to move purposely, to assert their
independance and individuality, and to control
their imprtant bodily functions.  The twos
experience is similar to adolescence in that it is
transitional.In the same way that adolescence
stands between childhood and adulthood, twos
are moving from the total dependence of
babyhood to the more independent, mobile world
of preschoolers.  Like teenagers, twos are often
frustrated with being in-between. They swing back
and forth and are often are conflicted by what
they really want to do.  Their imagination and
desire often exceed their competence.  Twos  
need manageable challenges and mastery
experience.  They need a relaxed environment that
allows for frequent changes in moods, interests,
and capabilities.  Twos, in particular, need
teachers to be learning consultants who accept
them in their eintire inconsistent behavior, setting
limits calmly and firmly when necessary.
Through-out the day, children make self-directed
and guided choices, participate in small groups and
projects, join in brief circle-times with the whole
group, and reflect and discuss their learning
experiences.
Transition