February Newsletter
Kiddie Academy of Middletown
This month, we are excited to recognize Ms. Laura, one of our wonderful teachers in the Twos B classroom. Ms. Laura is an incredible educator who brings kindness, patience, and genuine care into her classroom each and every day. She builds strong, trusting relationships with the children in her care, helping them feel safe, supported, and confident as they grow and learn.
Ms. Laura consistently goes above and beyond to meet the needs of her students, celebrating their milestones and guiding them with compassion and understanding. Her positive attitude and dedication make a lasting impact on both the children and our center as a whole. We are truly grateful to have Ms. Laura as part of our Kiddie Academy family!
We Are Unique
Infants
Young children are learning about themselves, their bodies, and abilities at all stages of infancy. Babies begin to respond to seeing themselves in mirrors and are able to differentiate themselves from others. Infants begin to recognize basic body parts and will be able to identify their own. Children will respond to hearing their names and will seek eye contact and make social gestures. Infants also begin to develop preferences for items and people. Babies learn to express their wants, needs, and feelings through a range of sounds, facial expressions, and movements.
Toddlers
Children at this age are developing self-awareness by naming body parts, recognizing images of themselves, and learning to speak their names. Toddlers can compare their physical features to others and recognize similarities and differences. These young children are beginning to develop independence and show pride in their accomplishments.
Twos
At this stage a two-year-old’s personality is shining through. Every child is a unique individual. Children are beginning to discover their likes and dislikes, creativity, curiosity, fears, talents, and sense of humor. Teachers can encourage a child’s individuality through his or her interactions and by listening to each child and supporting the child’s interests. Children at this stage need the support of trusted adults to nurture and encourage the development of their unique qualities.
Preschool
The goal for this month is to provide an environment where children can express their creativity and showcase their talents. The focus is to create a warm, supportive, and inviting space for children to be themselves. During this unit, the children will be given the opportunity to share ideas, talents, and abilities with one another.
- Individuality: the qualities that make someone or something different from all others
- Creativity: the ability to develop and express ourselves and our ideas in new ways
- Talent: a special ability that allows someone to do something well
- Humor: the ability to express and understand what is funny or amusing
The goal this month is to help the children realize how they are unique individuals with different abilities and personalities. Our focus will be to help them develop a sense of self, build their selfesteem, and encourage them to feel comfortable expressing themselves. The children will learn the meanings of individuality and creativity. They will recognize each other’s talents and sense of humor.
- Individuality: having qualities that make someone or something different from all others
- Creativity: developing and expressing one’s self and ideas in new ways
- Talent: having a special ability that allows someone to do something well
- Humor: expressing and understanding what is funny or amusing