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Toddler (2–3 years) · Month 1 · Week 1

Day 1

First days — building felt safety and name recognition

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Child points to named body parts on their own reflection in a mirror Child finds named classroom zones and outdoor/edge-of-room landmarks on a short scavenger walk — extending the classroo…

Teaching42 minPrep9 minStart Teaching

Today at a Glance

  1. 9:00 AM · Settling In

    15 min

    Arrival & Settling In

    Routine

  2. 9:15 AM · Circle Time

    20 min

    Circle Time Songs

    Music & Movement

    • OPENING SONG3–5 min

      Hickety Pickety My Black Hen

      Actions included — see song resource card

  3. 9:35 AM · Language

    25 min

    The This is Me Mirror Game

    Literacy

  4. 10:00 AM · Outdoor

    25 min

    Classroom Zone Scavenger Hunt

    General Awareness

  5. 10:25 AM · Snack

    25 min

    Snack & break

    Wash hands, snack, bathroom, and a gentle reset before the next learning block.

    Routine

  6. 10:50 AM · Sensory

    25 min

    Rolling on the Mat

    Gross Motor

  7. 11:15 AM · Free Play & Departure

    15 min

    Free Play & Departure

    Quick recap: Today we explored this is me mirror, classroom zone scavenger hunt, and rolling on the mat. Invite children to share one favourite moment, then sing your goodbye song. Child-led exploration and calm goodbye.

    Routine

Quick Preparation

Materials to gather

Resources to print

Songs to prepare

Storybook

Setup checklist

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Assessment Today

Home Connection

Activity

Body part naming in the bath: as you wash each part, name it clearly.

Conversation starter

Point to one body part and name it.

Suggested book

Week 1: The Kissing Hand by Penn

Optional extension

Ask child to name the body part before the teacher does.

Quick Stats

3

Activities

42 min

Teaching Time

9 min

Prep Time

3

Resources

1

Songs

0

Stories

3

Printables

LiteracyTOD-LIT-001

The This is Me Mirror Game

Duration
15–20 minutes
Preparation Time
2 minutes
Group Size
Small group
Start teaching — follow the steps below.

Learning Objective

Child points to named body parts on their own reflection in a mirror

Materials Required

  • Child-safe unbreakable wall mirror or handheld acrylic mirror
  • Body Part Flashcards Flashcard

Teaching Steps

  1. 1

    Look in the mirror — can you find your nose? Where is your nose?

  2. 2

    Show me your ears — touch them!

  3. 3

    Whose eyes are those in the mirror? They are YOUR eyes!

  4. 4

    Can you find your mouth? Open it wide — there it is!

  5. 5

    Touch your head — all the way on top!

Questions to Ask

  • Look in the mirror — can you find your nose? Where is your nose?
  • Show me your ears — touch them!
  • Whose eyes are those in the mirror? They are YOUR eyes!
  • Can you find your mouth? Open it wide — there it is!
  • Touch your head — all the way on top!

Teacher Notes

Observe whether child points to the correct body part when named. Log: responds correctly to 3+ body parts / 1–2 / not yet responding.

Extension / Enrichment

Support: For reluctant children: teacher points to their own body parts first and waits for the child to copy. For children who are distressed by mirrors: skip the mirror entirely and use doll or soft toy instead. Extend: Ask child to name the body part before the teacher does. Introduce less common body parts: elbow, shoulder, chin, ankle.

Assessment

Observe whether child points to the correct body part when named. Log: responds correctly to 3+ body parts / 1–2 / not yet responding.

Home Connection

Stand together in front of the bathroom mirror at bath time. Point to one body part and name it. Ask your child to find the same part on their own reflection. One body part per day is enough.

Suggested printables

  • •My Name Worksheet - Type: worksheet - Description: Printable name recognition worksheet for Week 1 literacy. · worksheet - description: printable name recognition worksheet for week 1 literacy.
  • •Body Part Cards — head, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, hands, feet, tummy, knees, back · flashcard

Printables are teacher-sourced. Search Canva or Twinkl for an age-appropriate version that matches this lesson theme.

General AwarenessTOD-GA-003

Classroom Zone Scavenger Hunt

Duration
12 minutes
Preparation Time
5 minutes
Group Size
Small group
Start teaching — follow the steps below.

Learning Objective

Child finds named classroom zones and outdoor/edge-of-room landmarks on a short scavenger walk — extending the classroom tour into child-led discovery

Materials Required

  • Simple picture clue cards for 4–5 zones (book corner, pegs, art table, comfort corner, outdoor door or window)
  • Zone photograph labels already on classroom areas

Teaching Steps

  1. 1

    Look at this clue — where do we put our bags? Can you walk there?

  2. 2

    Find the place where we read books — show me!

  3. 3

    Can you find the outdoor door / the window where we see the weather?

  4. 4

    Which zone is this picture — art table or comfort corner?

  5. 5

    You found it — now can you find the next one?

Questions to Ask

  • Look at this clue — where do we put our bags? Can you walk there?
  • Find the place where we read books — show me!
  • Can you find the outdoor door / the window where we see the weather?
  • Which zone is this picture — art table or comfort corner?
  • You found it — now can you find the next one?

Teacher Notes

Observe whether child navigates to the named zone with one prompt or less. Note which zones are secure versus still teacher-led.

Extension / Enrichment

Support: For Week 1–2: indoor zones only. From Week 3: add one outdoor or balcony landmark if the centre has safe supervised access. Extend: Child holds a clue card and leads a friend to the matching zone.

Assessment

Observe whether child navigates to the named zone with one prompt or less. Note which zones are secure versus still teacher-led.

Home Connection

Hide three familiar home objects and give simple clues: find something we sit on; find something we drink from.

Suggested printables

  • •Body Part Cards — head, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, hands, feet, tummy, knees, back · flashcard

Suggested printable: Body Part Cards — head, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, hands, feet, tummy, knees, back. Printables are teacher-sourced. Search Canva or Twinkl for an age-appropriate version that matches this lesson theme.

  • •Our Class Photo — laminated group photo · poster
Gross MotorTOD-GM-002

Rolling on the Mat

Duration
12 minutes
Preparation Time
2 minutes
Group Size
Small group
Start teaching — follow the steps below.

Learning Objective

Child rolls their body sideways across a mat with adult guidance

Materials Required

  • Thick yoga or gym mat (minimum 5cm depth)
  • Open floor space beside the mat

Teaching Steps

  1. 1

    Lie down on the mat — on your side

  2. 2

    Now roll all the way to the other side — like a log!

  3. 3

    How does it feel when you roll? Is it fun or wobbly?

  4. 4

    Can you roll slowly? Can you roll faster?

  5. 5

    Your whole body worked to do that — well done!

Questions to Ask

  • Lie down on the mat — on your side
  • Now roll all the way to the other side — like a log!
  • How does it feel when you roll? Is it fun or wobbly?
  • Can you roll slowly? Can you roll faster?
  • Your whole body worked to do that — well done!

Teacher Notes

Observe whether child can initiate a sideways roll with minimal assistance. Note any vestibular sensitivity (dizziness, distress after rolling).

Extension / Enrichment

Support: For children who are anxious about floor work: begin with seated rocking side to side before progressing to full rolling. Extend: Roll and stand — roll across the mat then push to standing at the other end.

Assessment

Observe whether child can initiate a sideways roll with minimal assistance. Note any vestibular sensitivity (dizziness, distress after rolling).

Home Connection

A bedroom or living room carpet and a firm pillow — let your child roll freely. This is powerful vestibular development that most children crave.