Axe ’Em, Jacks!
Serving 12 children between the ages of one and two years, a curriculum of "learning centers" is introduced and implemented. Toddlers are given many opportunities to become autonomous learners as they work and play in this hands-on, multi-sensory classroom.
Children are cared for by a lead teacher, assistant teacher and our student teaching assistants.
Interim Lead Teacher
Assistant Teacher
Ms. Alisia
I was born and raised in Anaheim, California, but moved to Nacogdoches in 2016 with my family. My educational career began with graduating from Angelina College with my associate degree in graphic design. I'm bilingual and can fluently speak, write and read in Spanish. My favorite pastime is spending time with my fur babies, Yoda and Mae, and my family. My passion for working with infants developed by taking care of my rambunctious nephews.
Professionally, I have continued to grow and develop my passion for working with children within various ages. Since 2018, I have loved my experiences watching infants develop and hit milestones by assisting them in learning new skills. In my scope of expertise, I enjoy developing trust with the infants by assuring them that it is a safe place.
Ms. Avery
In 2018, my journey as an educator began as a senior in high school enrolled in a duel-credit course, which afforded me the opportunity to be a teacher assistant for a kindergarten and fourth grade classroom. During this time, I also was a youth group leader at my church. My experience in Nacogdoches classrooms includes Brooks Quinn Jones Elementary, Thomas J. Rusk Elementary and the Early Childhood Laboratory.
As far back as I can remember, I have loved working with kids. I can truly say that being a teacher is my passion.
Activities and development
Early Childhood Laboratory classrooms follow the Constructivist Theory approach. Our teachers develop outdoor lesson plans to correlate with weekly lesson plans that reinforce indoor learning and structure playtime to optimize learning. Using curriculum and assessments for guidance, design of the learning centers is based on the learning needs of each individual child.
In the Toddler I classroom, learning centers offer individual play and group activities such as stories and music. The centers also are designed to encourage physical, social, emotional and language development.
Toddlers are given opportunities to become autonomous learners as they work and play in a hands-on, multi-sensory classroom.
Daily schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:10 to 8:15 a.m. | Arrivals and learning centers |
| 8:15 to 8:30 a.m. | Restroom routine |
| 8:30 to 9 a.m. | Snack |
| 9 to 9:15 a.m. | Group time |
| 9:15 to 9:30 a.m. | Restroom routine |
| 9:30 to 10 a.m. | Art |
| 10 to 10:45 a.m. | Outside play or motor room |
| 10:45 to 11 a.m. | Wash hands |
| 11 to 11:30 a.m. | Lunch |
| 11:30 to 11:45 a.m. | Restroom routine, brush teeth |
| 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Naptime |
| 2 to 2:30 p.m. | Quiet wake up, restroom routine |
| 2:30 to 3 p.m. | Snack |
| 3 to 3:15 p.m. | Group time |
| 3:15 to 4 p.m. | Learning centers |
| 4 to 4:15 p.m. | Restroom routine |
| 4:15 to 5 p.m. | Outside play or motor room |
| 5 to 5:20 p.m. | Departure |
Stocking their cubby
Here's a quick checklist of items to keep in your child's classroom cubby:
- Diapers
- Lovey (small comfort item)
- Two to three sets of season-appropriate clothing
We provide diaper wipes, naptime items (cot, pillow and blanket), toothbrush and water bottle.
Toys must stay at home.
New families:
Bring three to four photos of family members for your child's scrapbook collage page.
Playground
Climbing, crawling, running, balancing and swinging. There is no shortage of playground opportunities to explore! If you come by while your toddler is enjoying outside play, you might find them riding a Cozy Coupe or using their imagination in the sandbox.
