“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
Busy Bee Room
The Busy Bee Room is like a bee hive - buzzing with the
exuberance of two year olds. And, Ms. Reed and Ms. Rachel
have the energy and enthusiasm to match! They're creative,
fun-loving and provide just the right level of structure to stay
one step ahead of their little bees.
Teachers: Ms.
Reed and Ms. Rachel
Ms. Reed
Ms. Reed grew up in Whitefish Bay and has been
working with children since she was young. She's
been a member of The United Methodist Church for
over 12 years and is a recent college graduate
from Western Illinois University with a B.S.
degree. She joined Carpenter's Shop in 2006. In
her free time, she enjoys her family and
laughing with friends.
Ms. Rachel
Ms. Rachel is a recent graduate of the
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a
degree in Psychology. She lives in West Allis
with her family and a black lab. After being a
substitute teacher at Carpenter‘s Shop, she
joined the staff permanently in 2006.
What We Will Accomplish:
Eat during
snack and lunch with less mess.
Potty training (when we
are ready).
Communicate with words.
Develop manual dexterity.
Continue to develop large motor
skills.
Identify more familiar
people, places and things.
Practice good manners
and hygiene.
Begin sharing and
cooperating with each other.
Use our own name and the
names of others.
Dress ourselves – socks,
shoes, jacket.
Show empathy for others.
Begin problem solving.
Our
Development:
Language Development:
Children learn to express thoughts and concepts through
language, verbal exercises and songs. Numbers are also taught through songs, counting objects in the room and fun activities during our circle time.
Gross Motor Development:
Children need large motor play both indoors and outdoors to develop healthy bodies.
We get outside as much as weather permits and during
inclement weather, you can find us riding scooter boards in
Fellowship Hall.
Fine Motor Development:
Hand/ eye coordination and finger dexterity are continued at this level. Some of the activities
we use are painting, coloring, gluing, puzzles and play dough.
Social Development:
Two year old children enjoy doing activities with other children and their teachers. Children are taught to respect the needs of the others by keeping their hands to themselves, using kind words, and respecting the toys and equipment.
Language Development: 
