October

Toddlers

Welcome to Our "Fabulous Fall Forests" Month!

Get ready for an adventure! This October, our theme is “Fabulous Fall Forests”. Your toddlers will have a wonderful time exploring the magic of autumn. We will discover changing leaves, meet friendly forest animals, learn about pumpkins, and engage all our senses with the textures, sights, and sounds of the season.

Our activities are designed to be fun, hands-on, and perfect for curious toddlers, encouraging them to play, discover, and learn at their own pace.

Here’s a glimpse of what your toddler will be experiencing:

Week 1: October 1st - 3rd (Focus: Falling Leaves & Autumn Colors)
  • Language & Cognitive Skills: We will focus on building vocabulary by identifying and naming autumn colors like red, yellow, orange, and brown.
  • Creative Expression: Your toddler will be encouraged to express their creativity through artistic exploration using fall colors.
  • Gross Motor Development: We will work on large muscle skills and coordination through imaginative, autumn-themed movements.
Week 2: October 6th - 10th (Focus: Friendly Forest Animals)
  • Vocabulary & Auditory Skills: Our goal is to introduce the names and sounds of common forest animals, enhancing listening and language skills.
  • Imaginative Play & Gross Motor Skills: We will encourage toddlers to use their bodies and imaginations to move like different forest animals.
  • Fine Motor Development: Your toddler will practice fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through hands-on creative projects.
Week 3: October 14th - 17th (Focus: Pumpkins & Harvest Fun)

(Please note: Monday, Oct 13th is a holiday)

  • Sensory Exploration: We will focus on exploring pumpkins and gourds using the sense of touch to understand concepts like bumpy, smooth, and round.
  • Language Development: Our goal is to build descriptive vocabulary related to the size, color, and texture of fall harvest items.
  • Gross Motor Skills & Body Awareness: Toddlers will engage in playful movements that help develop coordination and an awareness of how their bodies move.

Week 4: October 20th - 24th (Focus: Exploring the Forest with Our Senses)
  • Sensory & Cognitive Development: We will focus on helping toddlers understand their world by actively using their senses of touch, smell, and hearing with various natural materials.
  • Cause & Effect: Our goal is to explore the concept of cause and effect by discovering how different actions can create different sounds.
  • Fine Motor Exploration: Your toddler will have opportunities to manipulate a variety of materials, strengthening the small muscles in their hands.
Week 5: October 27th - 31st (Focus: Fall Celebration!)
  • Social-Emotional Growth: Our goal is to foster a sense of community by sharing favorite memories from the month and participating in group games.
  • Reinforcing Concepts: We will provide opportunities to revisit and reinforce the skills and concepts learned throughout October in a fun, celebratory way.
  • Building Positive Social Skills: We will encourage positive interactions with peers as we celebrate our learning journey together.

We are looking forward to a fabulous month of discovery with your toddlers! 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to speak with our Japanese-speaking teacher. She is always happy to chat with you!