Essential Learning for Ages 2-8

Journey to Brilliance

At Tiny Minies, we're dedicated to nurturing every child's potential through formative years: fostering language acquisition, motor skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities to empower them to thrive.

Nurturing Developmental Milestones for Growing Minds

Guiding little explorers through magical milestones, sparking curiosity and joyful learning at every turn!

Language

FOR 2

Celebrate language exploration with our 2-Year-Old stars: Engaging activities that spark the joy of words and foster early communication skills!

      Vocabulary and Word Play
      • Starting to recognize and name familiar objects, animals, and people in their surroundings.
      • Often showing excitement when learning new words and using them spontaneously in sentences.
      • Enjoying to imitate various sounds and animal noises, adding to their playful communication repertoire.
      Early Language Combinations
      • Beginning to form two-word combinations.
      • Combining nouns and verbs to express basic ideas, such as 'more juice,' 'big ball,' or 'mommy play.'
      • While their phrases may lack articles and prepositions, they convey meaning effectively.
      Comprehension and Communication
      • Understanding and following simple, one-step instructions.
      • Responding to requests like 'come here,' 'give me the toy,' or 'wave bye-bye.'
      • Engaging in simple conversations and responding to questions with gestures or single-word answers.
      Emotion Expression and Connection
      • Starting to express their emotions and needs through language.
      • Saying simple phrases like 'I'm tired,' 'I want juice,' or 'I love you.'
      • Pointing to express their interests and share discoveries, as well as naming objects and people they encounter.

Cognitive Development

FOR 2

Unleashing Wonders - At 2 years old, our little curious explorers are on a sensory journey, discovering shapes, colors, and textures.

      Sensorimotor Exploration and Object Permanence
      • Engaging in hands-on play to explore shapes, colors, and textures, stimulating their senses.
      • Building language and memory skills, using words to express needs and recalling familiar objects.
      • Embarking on imaginative pretend adventures, fostering creativity and cognitive development.
      Growing Language and Memory Skills
      • Using words to express needs and simple thoughts, building early sentence structures.
      • Recalling names of common objects and family members, showing improved memory.
      • Enjoying rhymes and repetitive stories, enhancing language and memory abilities.
      Discovering Cause and Effect
      • Experimenting with toys and objects, observing how they respond to their actions.
      • Engaging in simple problem-solving activities, exploring relationships between actions and results.
      • Demonstrating curiosity and eagerness to understand the world through cause and effect interactions.
      Imaginative Play and Pretend Adventures
      • Using everyday objects symbolically, such as pretending a box is a car or a doll is a baby.
      • Engaging in make-believe scenarios, demonstrating emerging creativity and imagination.
      • Developing social skills through role-playing, learning to interact with others in pretend situations.

Social Emotional Learning

FOR 2

Dynamic Bonds of Trust and Exploration - At 2 years old, our stars form trusting bonds, express emotions, and explore shared play.

      Building Trusting Relationships
      • Developing attachment and bonding with primary caregivers.
      • Demonstrating comfort when caregivers are present and responsive.
      • Showing signs of distress when separated from familiar caregivers.
      Expressing Emotions and Developing Self-Awareness
      • Expressing a wide range of emotions, including joy, frustration, and fear.
      • Developing basic self-awareness, recognizing themselves in mirrors or photos.
      • Displaying increasing independence and asserting their preferences.
      Beginning Empathy and Understanding Others' Emotions
      • Showing basic empathy towards peers and caregivers, offering comfort when others are upset.
      • Demonstrating curiosity about others' emotions and facial expressions.
      • Recognizing familiar emotions in others, such as happiness or sadness.
      Exploring Parallel Play and Shared Experiences
      • Engaging in parallel play alongside peers, though not yet actively playing together.
      • Enjoying shared experiences with other children, such as group activities or storytime.
      • Demonstrating early attempts at cooperative play, such as imitating others or sharing toys briefly.

Gross Motor & Fine Motor

FOR 2

Unleashing Curiosity - At 2 years old, little explorers are confidently walking, climbing, scribbling, and building blocks with newfound curiosity.

      Grasping and Exploring the World
      • Developing pincer grasp to pick up small objects between thumb and finger.
      • Scribbling and making marks with crayons and other writing tools.
      • Building towers with blocks and knocking them down, refining hand-eye coordination.
      Beginning Independence in Movement
      • Walking independently and exploring the environment with enthusiasm.
      • Climbing stairs with support and navigating playground equipment.
      • Holding and using a spoon or fork to self-feed, developing self-help skills.
      Developing Hand-Eye Coordination
      • Engaging in simple puzzles, matching shapes, and fitting objects together.
      • Stringing large beads onto a string, refining hand-eye coordination.
      • Turning pages of a book one at a time, showing improved fine motor control.
      Exploring Whole Body Movements
      • Running, jumping, and hopping with increasing control and balance.
      • Kicking a ball forward and catching a large ball with both hands.
      • Participating in basic dance movements and enjoying music-related activities.

Self Care

FOR 2

Embracing Independence - At 2 years old, our little dynamic explorers venture into self-feeding, attempt dressing, and make simple choices with growing independence.

      Exploring Independence in Daily Routines
      • Attempting to feed themselves with a spoon or finger foods, showing self-feeding interest.
      • Participating in basic dressing skills, such as trying to put on shoes or socks.
      • Expressing preferences and making simple choices, displaying a sense of autonomy.
      Developing Toilet Training Awareness
      • Demonstrating awareness of bodily functions and showing interest in using the potty.
      • Indicating the need for diaper changes or potty time, expressing basic cues.
      • Beginning to associate the bathroom with toileting routines.
      Engaging in Basic Self-Help Skills
      • Attempting to wash hands with assistance, developing hand hygiene habits.
      • Beginning to brush teeth with assistance, showing interest in oral care routines.
      • Taking part in cleaning up toys and simple tasks, demonstrating responsibility.
      Building Self-Expression and Communication
      • Using gestures and words to express basic needs and preferences.
      • Communicating emotions, such as happiness, frustration, or excitement.
      • Engaging in parallel play and simple interactions with peers, building social skills.

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