Toddlers are primarily concerned with developing an understanding of who they are. Beginning at around 18 months, identity becomes the dominant theme for them. Developing this sense of self has a lot to do with their desire and independence and control. Whether toddlers are still teetering with a wide-based gait, confidently getting around on two legs, or with assistance, they are busy "standing up for themselves." They use rapidly developing communication skills to indicate their desires and refuse what they do not want at the moment. As their social awareness, they pick up cultural who they are and how they should be. Their most frequent statements are likely to include "No," "Mine," "Why," and "Me do it."
 
Guided by Developmentally Appropreate Practice (DAP by NAEYC), the toddle care teacher at 4C Christian Academy helps toddlers find appropriate ways to assert themselves by supporting their individuality, giving them choices whenever possible, and introducing social guidelines. Toddlers work very hard to understand social rules and get things right. The toddle care teacher fosters cooperation and facilitates the toddler's development of a strong sense of self. We believe that a well designed environment offers toddlers many chances to be in control as they participate in group play, fantasy play, and independent activities.

Reference: Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth Through Age 8, Third Edition, 65-66.
NAEYC: National Association for the Education of Young Children

Bible Curriculum
 

4C Christian Academy uses the preschool curriculum Exploring God’s Love by Positive Action Bible Curriculum. The goals and objectives include:

 

• Study God’s love and His salvation plan.

• See God in His holiness and majesty, which will affect how they live.

• Memorize Scripture so that they can learn to use the Word of God in their daily lives.

• Understand simple Bible doctrines, laying the foundation for future learning.

• Learn about prayer and its importance.

• Develop a confidence in God so that they can rest in His care and provision.

• Trust in the promises of God in His Word.

 

As the supplement material to curriculum Exploring God’s Love, Positive Action Bible Curriculum provide God's Love: A Bible Storybook in both English and Chinese to guide educators to teach bible stories to children in more detailed ways. For the 2-year-old classroom, the toddler care teachers mindfully select lessons from the curriculum that meet toddlers' spiritual needs and integrate supplemental materials to support their holistic development.

​

Reference: https://www.positiveaction.org/store/group/exploring-gods-love