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ALTON: 3839 Humbert Rd., Alton, IL 62002 • (618) 462-8852
EAST ALTON: 163 N. Shamrock Ave., East Alton, IL 62024 • (618) 258-7444
There are signs everywhere that spring is just around the corner – and we can’t wait! Don’t forget to do your
Spring Scavenger Hunt and turn it in. We are giving out an award to everyone who turns in an entry, but the real reward will be enthusiastic conversations with your child as you help them interpret the natural indicators that spring is on the way!
Daily activities and updates are sent directly to parents through our ProCare app.
Beginners will use pictures of birds and related objects to increase their vocabulary. Balls will provide a lot of fun and improve coordination as children practice rolling, throwing, and kicking balls. Teachers will encourage the children to develop listening skills until they can follow two or more directions. To improve their fine motor control, the children will work at putting objects into a container (great preparation for putting away toys) and working with both interlocking and non-interlocking puzzles.
Preschool children will emphasize scissor skills. Children are first taught to hold scissors correctly, then to snip, cut a straight line, a curved line, and then detail. Encouragement is given all along the way to mastery of this difficult skill. We will also stress the importance of developing independence as they learn
to button, zip, and snap those new spring jackets before they go outside to work on bouncing and catching balls. In a more academic mode the children will be finding objects that are related by function, reviewing and reinforcing color skills, including recognizing color words for some of the older children. Children will also participate in activities related to the alphabet, days of the week, and seasons.
ALTON: 3839 Humbert Rd., Alton, IL 62002 • (618) 462-8852
Email: msjulie@toddletowne.com
EAST ALTON: 163 N. Shamrock Ave., East Alton, IL 62024 • (618) 258-7444
Email: mssamantha@toddletowne.com