Toddlers
Teacher: Dianna Sundheim
Personal Background: While working on my AAS Degree at SFCC in Early Childhood Education, I did an internship in the Toddler class at SFCC. I enjoyed it so much that after I graduated I worked at the Spokane Montessori Schools-Toddler House for three years. I also worked at Charis Montessori in the Toddler class for a year and I have been a TA in the Multi-Age Toddler class here at North Wall for a year.
Philosophy of Teaching: As an educator of young children, I am allowed the opportunity to facilitate learning, as well as growth of the whole child. Children are constantly learning and it is my responsibility as their teacher to make sure that the learning process is wholesome, effective and enriching. I believe that each child is beautifully and wonderfully made, and because of this I am committed to embracing their individuality and different learning styles.
Goals for the Class:
- Each child will:
- Have a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children to florish
- Develop self-awareness
- Develop empathy
- Learn through play in age appropriate, stimulating environment
- Celebrate their individuality, supported by unconditional love and encouragement
Class Schedule**:
| 7:15-8:30 | Children arrive – breakfast for those who have not eaten | |
| 8:30-9:00 | Bathroom Visits / Diapers; clean up | |
| 9:00-9:30* | Circle Time: Songs, Finger Rhymes, Stories (theme books & tapes), Drama/Puppets, Dance/Aerobics |
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| 9:30-9:45 | Snack | |
| 9:45-10:30* | Developmental Learning Centers |
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| 10:30-11:00* | Outside Recess | |
| 11:00-11:30 | Bathroom Visits & Diapers | |
| 11:30-12:10 | Hand Washing & Lunch | |
| 12:10-2:30 | Naptime, Quiet Music, Rest | |
| 2:30-2:45 | Put away mats, bathroom visits, diapers; Hand-washing | |
| 2:45-3:00 | Snack | |
| 3:00-3:15* | CIRCLE | |
| 3:15-4:00* | Developmental Learning Centers (Language, Small Motor, Art, Sensory, Anti-Bias) |
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| 4:00-4:30* | Outside Recess |
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| 4:30-5:00 | Bathroom Visits / Diapers | |
| 5:00-5:15 | Hand Washing / Snacks | |
| 5:15-5:30 | Free Choice Play |
*Must get Director’s approval to change times
**Eating times (Snack/Lunch) must be 2-3 hours apart
