Wobbly Walkers

Early in the second year of life, as children gain mobility and their systems grow more regulated, they enter the Wobbly Walkers classroom.  Most of the “Wobblies” eat and sleep on a similar schedule, though adjustments can be made for individual needs.  Some children nap only an hour while others nap for three hours.  The ratio continues to be 3 children to 1 teacher, allowing the deep relationships that support young toddlers.

In The Classroom

The environment supports increased physical ability and interests with more space to move in, more advanced toys, challenging places to explore or from which to watch other children.  The drive to manage the movement of their bodies is paramount, so the environment offers many opportunities for walking and climbing in the playroom, on the porches, or in the play yard.   Wobblies sit in small groups to eat about every 90 minutes to accommodate the developmental need for small, frequent meals and snacks. A new world opens up as the older Wobblies experience the buds of autonomy. With increased physical skill, longer attention span, and interest in problem solving, they are offered activities like coloring and puzzles.

Room Parent(s)

Erin Stege: wwparents@blueskies4children.org

Your room parent is here to help you transition into the school, make connections with other families in your class. Have a question for your room parent? Send an email.