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Ankeny Christian Childcare and Preschool
Exploring God's Glory through play!
Two Year Old Program
Ages 2-3
What Learning Looks Like in Our Two‑Year‑Old Room
We create a warm, playful environment where toddlers can explore, imagine, and grow at their own pace. Each day includes a mix of familiar routines and hands‑on learning experiences.
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Our program gently reinforces:
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Colors and shapes/Days of the week
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Counting and ABCs
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Body parts and simple vocabulary
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Cognitive and fine‑motor skills grow through:
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Shape sorters
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Blocks and puzzles
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Stringing beads
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Simple matching and sorting games
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Imagination comes alive with:
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Dramatic play areas for role‑playing
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Pretend kitchens, dress‑up, and themed play spaces
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We also offer a variety of enriching activities:
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Large‑motor play (running, climbing, jumping)
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Creative art
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Music and multicultural songs
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Story time and early literacy moments

Growing Together at Two Years Old
Two‑year‑olds are busy discovering their world—and each other. Around this age, play begins to shift from simple side‑by‑side play to noticing and interacting with friends. This is when the earliest social skills start to bloom.
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At this stage, children begin to:
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Play with peers instead of just near them, practice sharing and taking turns, and build self-control/early manners​
Toilet Training Support
Toilet training becomes a big part of life at this age. We respect your family’s preferences and work closely with you to create a consistent, encouraging routine that helps your child feel confident and successful.
