Sea Horses

Young Toddlers

18 months to 24 months

1:6 Teacher-to-Student Ratio

Maximum Class Size of 12

About the Sea Horses

Our smallest walkers.

Curriculum & Daily Activities

The Sea Horses are part of our Toddler Program. Here, children are introduced to preschool in a gentle and supportive environment. They also have a wonderful academic program that is geared towards their specific development and teaches them in a fun yet challenging way.

During their Daily Circle Time, they read 2-3 theme-based storybooks. They are introduced to colors, shapes, numbers and letters. They also sing songs and do finger plays.

The Seahorses do art activity daily. This includes both craft and free art based on their thematic unit. Art time gives them a creative outlet and helps to perfect their fine motor skills. They also have music and movement activities every day.

Some of the concepts that they work on include, but are not limited to: socialization, manners, sharing, taking turns; self-help skills (feeding, sitting, dressing); introduction to school materials (books, crayons, markers, glue, etc.); and language (speaking, following simple directions, etc.)

Environment

At our school, the younger toddlers are separated from the older toddlers. This allows us to cap our group size at 12 and keep their learning environment intimate and less crowded.

Developmental Milestones

By 2 years, toddlers will:

  • Notice when others are hurt or upset, like pausing or looking sad when someone is crying

  • Looks at your face to see how to react to a new situation

  • Points to new things in a book when you ask, like “Where is the bear?”

  • Says at least two words together, like “more milk".”

  • Points to at least two body parts when you ask them to show you

  • Uses more features than just waving and pointing like blowing a kiss or nodding yes

  • Holds something in one hand while using the other hand; for example, holding a container and taking the lid off

  • Tries to use switches, knobs, or buttons on a toy

  • Plays with more than one toy at the same time, like putting toy food on a plate

  • Kicks a ball

  • Runs

  • Walks (not climbs) up a few stairs with or without help

  • Eats with a spoon

Why Scripps Exploring Academy?

By separating our younger and older toddlers at Scripps Exploring Academy, we can keep the group size at 12 and maintain an intimate learning environment. Having the smaller age range in each class allows for the children to build close ties with their peers and improves socialization.