“When I bring my child to The Carpenter's Shop, I leave feeling
completely comfortable, knowing that for the next few hours, he will be
safe and happy; he'll be with people who truly care.”
Jill O.
Mother of one
Low Teacher
Turn-Over
I like the teacher stability at The Carpenter’s Shop. They have a low
turn-over rate which provides a great environment for my girls.”
D. Rolison
Mother of two
Dreamland Room
Our Dreamland Room is a one of a kind classroom. There are only 4 children,
between the ages of 9 months and 15 months, enrolled at any one time. With the love and compassion Ms. Helen
has to offer, the children enjoy the day in an atmosphere of unconditional love.
Teacher: Ms. Helen
Ms. Helen
Ms. Helen has worked at The Carpenter’s Shop since 2002,
first in the Eagle and Pooh Bear rooms, and now
in the Dreamland Room. Her previous child
education experience includes working with
Presbyterian and Methodist preschool programs in
Pennsylvania and in Bay View, WI. She has also
been active with the Brownies and Junior Girl Scouts. She
is currently working towards a degree in Early Childhood Education.
What We Will Accomplish:
Walk on
our own.
Eat
finger food on our own/Introduce a fork and spoon/Drink
from a sippy cup.
Bingo
dab and paint and begin to color with crayons and
markers.
Learn
finger plays and dance with music.
Listen
to stories/”Read” books.
Transition from our crib to a sleeping bag.
Walk in
a group.
Ride
toys, climb ladders and slide on the climbers in the
playroom.
Sit in a
chair during snack and lunch time.
Roll and
throw balls.
Transition from two daily naps to only an afternoon nap.
Our Development:
Language:
I help the children learn language through my daily
interaction with them. I incorporate singing, rhyming,
and naming objects and my actions.
Fine Motor:
I encourage various types of play to develop hand-eye coordination
like: putting objects inside containers, stacking
different sized blocks and pushing buttons to make
noises.
Gross Motor:
Together, the children and I play on the foam shaped
cushions. We also climb and go down the pint-sized
slides in the activity room.
Socialization:
I dance with the children while they hold each other's hands. I also
show them how to build towers with each other, encouraging interaction.
Language:
