"Thank you for being such a great teacher and for providing such a wonderful and nurturing environment for our little one. He loves it at North Wall, and it is so reassuring to know that he is in the right place! Thank you for all that you do!”
-Vange Hochheimer, Whitworth University Professor
Pre-Toddlers
Teacher: Dianna Sundheim, AA in Early Childhood Education
Teacher/Child Ratio: 1:4
Maximum Class Size: 12
Ages of Children: 1-2 years
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 two years, and now I have taught here at North Wall for four years.
Philosophy of Teaching: I will show respect, dignity and appreciation for the uniqueness of each child. I will respect the family and culture that each child is blessed with. I will provide appropriate activities and create and maintain a safe and healthy environment that fosters children’s social, emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual development.
Goals for the Class:
- Develop self- awareness
- Develop independence
- Have a safe, secure, stimulating environment
- To plan purposeful activities that allows children to explore through sensory, physical, emotional, and cognitive domains.
- To work as a team with families to support each student
Class Schedule:
7:30 - Arrival Time and Free Exploration
8:30 - Diapers
8:45- Morning Snack
9:00 – Circle & Learning Centers
(Literacy, Cognitive, Creative Expression, Social/Emotional & Physical)
10:00 – Outdoor Time
10:30—Change Diapers
11:00—Lunch
11:30 – Rest Time & Quiet Activities
2:30 – Change Diapers
2:45 – Snack
3:00— Circle & Learning Centers
(Literacy, Cognitive, Creative Expression, Social/Emotional & Physical)
4:00—Outdoor Time
4:30—Change Diapers/Toilet
4:45 - Late Afternoon Snack
5:00 - Free Exploration