skippy Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Hello I'm currently supporting staff in the twos room. I just wondered what sort of activities/experiences you do for your twos. Feeling a bit stuck at the mo and need some inspiration. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Lots of sensory play, small world activities and opportunities for both large and fine physical skills. I think PSED is vital for a sense of well being and to build self esteem, as well as an enriched language and communication environment. We are a Pre-school but have lots of 2 year olds. This of course is not just for our two year olds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 large doll and toy play is incredibly important for this age group (teddy bears picnic/doll dressing feeding babies etc) ...something i think we often forget to do and really vital for their language development. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianeduffield Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 For two's definitely the messier the better! Lots of gloop, cloud dough and finger painting. Bottles with lids that they can open. Put little treasures inside such as a bead necklace. Ping pong size ball to roll down tubes, jewellery boxes and hinged case such as glasses cases and camera case to practice zips. Thomas, Bob and Peppa anything! Glitter in small pots to shake Pasta, rice and flour to mix and pour, and lots and lots of clear containers. This is just a quick list of daily essentials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmony1985 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Whatever you do, do it on the floor! Currently attending a course by Helen Moylett and Nancy Stewart on 2 year olds development, and it'll aid their physical development if they can do it on the floor as opposed to chairs and tables. If you can't move your tables, set your activities up under them! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 http://www.leyf.org.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/The-Twoness-of-Twos-Final.pdf I saw this a couple of days ago, I havent read it but hope its useful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynned55 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Thanks Rea, have only had a quick look through but it looks like a really interesting document. Some for the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinthinguk Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 i have been asked to attend the "being two" training thats being held in our area in June and September, has anyone else attended? I have been on the Pen Green website for more information on the work i will need to produce but there is not any on there other than the printed pages I have been given, (sorry if I have High jacked the thread!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mundia Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 There are some lovely booklets from Community Playthings that you can order (free) or download, one of which is 'A good place to be two'. There's another popular one called the irresistible classroom, aimed at R/yr1. Of course all the photos have the lovely CP things in them, but there are loads of ideas too, for those who are providing on a tight budget. Link http://www.communityplaythings.co.uk/learning-library/training-resources Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salus Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 hi all, i'm also after some ideas for 2-3yrs toddlers. what kind of table top or small group/key group activities would be good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan_Zarranz Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I have a unique challenge ahead supporting a two's room in a country where water play, messy play and sitting directly on the floor is not acceptable! ANY suggestions for sensory play experiences for two's that would work here are welcome e.g. Love the ideas above from Diane of clear containers with bits inside to shake and containers with lids to sort. We do have access to Pintrest, but tried and tested is always better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I have a unique challenge ahead supporting a two's room in a country where water play, messy play and sitting directly on the floor is not acceptable! ANY suggestions for sensory play experiences for two's that would work here are welcome e.g. Love the ideas above from Diane of clear containers with bits inside to shake and containers with lids to sort. We do have access to Pintrest, but tried and tested is always better! when you say messy play can you qualtify? are you talking about food items/things that stick to them or what???? Do you follow EYFS priciples or do you have another curriculum? does directly on the floor include rugs? water play can be substituted for other items as long as they flow. It's often really about filling/emptying can you use sand?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 How about using readymix paint in ziplock bags, so they can squish and move it about without getting any on them. The paint described in another thread, scola I think it was, might be good for that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan_Zarranz Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Thank you, yes I got hold of zip lock bags last week and am ready to give this a go. We also made some shakers and bottles filled with glittery paper and sequins for each classroom. We do use EYFS for observation and assessment. We also use IPC for the Early Years as a curriculum which is lovely curriculum but it is the two year olds that keep us thinking! Because they need to be busy without some of the things we take for granted e.g. water play and mud! We have requested play dough ingredients and will make a variety of types / colours. Will use some sticky sand recipes for indoors. There is a big sand pit outdoors which is fine. We can let children sit on the carpet in the book corner, but not on any other floor area so have requested a couple more carpets! Again thank you for your thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 Thank you. Do you come together for any circle times (obviously short ones!) to do something together? Also how do you do snack? I've put up pictures for the children to look at themselves at play but they keep pulling them off?? any help with any further ideas gratefully received ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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