Despite the obvious challege of potty training, there is so much fun involved with this age.

In addition to potty-training my own children, I have assisted in the potty-training of many, many boys and girls.  Going from diaper to potty is such a developmental milestone.  Despite the thoughts of many parents it WILL happen eventually.

Potty-training aside, this is the age where cooperative play begins.  Children start to work together to build, create and play.  Though you will still always here, "MINE!"  They are learning to work together.

They start to remember songs and enjoy singing.  We start to see an interest in dress-up and dramatic play.  Emulating adults with play with baby dolls and pretend play is a favorite of 2 and 3 year-olds.

My Goals for the 2-3 year old

Potty-Training

This is the number one goal of this age group and I will work diligently to get your child through this.

Math Skills

While many people don't see it as 'math', learning shapes, doing puzzles, and making patterns are integral math skills for this age group.  We start to remember our numbers and start to learn to write them.

Language Arts

Repetition of familiar songs helps your child remember things like the alphabet, nursery rhymes, and colors.  I have no problem looking goofy singing in front of children.  They love it.

At this age they start to recognize their own name and the letters in it.  They start to learn to write their own names.

Reading daily helps your child gain literacy skills.  We will read often and with enthusiasm.  Children start to mimic and 'read' for themselves.

Fine/Large Motor Skills

Children at this age gain strenth in their hands by doing simple things such as playing with play-doh, fitting blocks together and coloring.

They learn to jump, throw a ball, and kick a ball.  These skills get progressively better with practice and play.