Independence (18 months to 2.5 years)
The 2’s classroom bridges the gap between the Toddler classroom and the youngest of our Preschool classrooms. We have a 1:7 ratio, with a maximum of 14 children each day. In this classroom we focus on personal relationships, communication, and scaffolding many of the skills they will need to succeed in our preschool classrooms.
The independence class is a unique age group where children are using their onlooker play to fine tune their “independent” self awareness and also figure out what it means to play alongside others. During this stage of onlooker play, children work on mastering their communication as they navigate taking initiative in their day to day activities. This play transitions to one of parallel play as they play alongside their friends. These students practice their skills through opportunities of art, sensory, fine and gross motor, literacy, science and imaginary play.
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Meet your Teachers
Miss Danielle
Danielle’s birthday is June 23. She loves to eat at Elliot Bay Brewery and Talaricos. She also loves fish n chips, tacos and pizza. Danielle loves to go for walks, watch her daughter play sports, lay out in the sun, garden and swim in the lake. She loves to shop at west Seattle nursery and get tattoos at West Seattle Tattoo.
Danielle says… “I like a clean house and to organize. I like baking. I enjoy buying plants, propagating and gardening. If I were to bring in a show and share item it would be my favorite plant statue head full with plants that all grew from cutting.”
Miss Maddie
Maddie’s birthday is April 16. Outside of work she coaches her sister’s soccer team with her dad, enjoys reading, art and watching sports. Favorite foods-Pizza and Burgers. Treats- Brownies. Favorite activities- going to sports games (basketball, hockey, baseball, soccer and football) and shopping.
Maddie says… “I love sports and I would bring one of my soccer trophies/medals for show and tell/share. I also love going to Lake Chelan with my family.”
