Twos to Threes

A child’s third year is a time of huge change: the experience is similar to adolescence in that it is transitional. In the same way that adolescence stands between childhood and adulthood, two year-olds are moving from the total dependence of babyhood to the more independent, mobile world of preschoolers.

Like teenagers, they are often frustrated with being “in between,” swinging back and forth and often are conflicted by what they really want to do. Their imagination and desire often exceed their competence as they move from the sensori-motor world of toddlers to an increasingly social world and the onset of symbolic thinking. At this age children are exploring their powers to communicate, to move purposely, to assert their independence and individuality, and to control their important bodily functions.

Bright Horizons nurseries provide the manageable challenges and relaxed environment that your two to three year old needs. Staff understand the frequent changes in moods, interests, and capabilities and provide calm, consistent care and supportive teaching. Nursery activities allow for children to make self-directed and guided choices, participate in small groups and projects, join in with the whole group experiences, and discuss and document their learning journey.