JUNIOR KNIGHTS
Focus: Secure Attachment & Sensory Foundations
1–2 Years Developmental Stage
Between 12 and 24 months, toddlers show rapid progress in independence and mobility. They begin walking with growing confidence, climbing, and experimenting with balance. This stage emphasizes language development, as children start using first words meaningfully and understanding simple instructions. Fine motor skills strengthen through activities like stacking, turning pages, or feeding themselves with assistance. Emotional expression becomes clearer, and toddlers actively seek interaction, imitation, and play.
Key Developmental Areas
Language Development:
- Responding to familiar voices and sounds
- Babbling and vocal experimentation
- Beginning to understand simple words like “no,” “bye,” or their name Use 5–10 words
Physical Development:
- Gross motor skills: Standing, cruising, beginning to walk
- Fine motor skills: Picking up small objects (pincer grasp), banging, dropping, and exploring with hands
Social Development:
- Strong attachment to caregivers
- Enjoying one-on-one interactions
- Attempt self-feeding and dressing assistance
- Beginning to show preferences for people and toys
Emotional Development:
- Expressing basic emotions (joy, frustration, curiosity)
- Developing a sense of security through routine
- Seeking comfort and reassurance
Creative Expression:
- Exploring cause and effect through play (e.g., shaking, dropping, banging)
- Reacting to music with movement or clapping
- Sensory exploration with safe materials (e.g., water, soft textures, simple instruments)
Daily Routine (Suggested)
- Arrival & Greeting: 10 min, social interaction
- Movement / Gross Motor: 20 min, soft ball games, walking
- Creative / Sensory Play: 20 min finger painting, sand/water
- Language & Storytime: 15 min, short books, repetitive words
- Nap / Rest: 60–90 min
- Snack / Feeding: 15 min
- Structured Play / Learning: 20 min stacking, shape sorting
- Music / Rhymes / Dance: 10–15 min
- Goodbye Routine: 5–10 min, routine reinforcement
Program Details
- Age1 – 2 YEARS
