Our general age range is 2-3 years. As two year olds, we are in the midst of a big internal transition/struggle on our way to independence. We are very willing to do things all by ourselves, but at the same time we don’t want to let go of that familiarity of our parents/ guardians doing things for us. We don’t want to lose that need for our parents. This is what causes many tantrums and power struggles during this age. Plus, we are also learning to potty in the big toilet. We are growing and learning at the quickest rate since we were infants. We love to play with our friends, and are developing bonds with them. Our teachers provide us with a clean and stimulating environment, which includes projects (art, science, cooking and math) as well as group time, circle time and outside time. Our teachers observe and record our daily activities. Our parents/guardians are expected to call and let our teachers know if we will be absent for any reason. Our parents/guardians provide our diapers/Pull-Ups/underwear and wipes, as well as at least two sets of extra clothes and all weather-appropriate outdoor gear, including hats, gloves, snow pants and boots for winter. Please feel free to call 277-9990 to schedule a tour of our classroom.

Schedule for the Duck Room

7:00-8:45 Drop off time in the Duck Room / Free Choice and Table Activities
8:45-9:15 Breakfast
9:15-9:45 Toileting / Diapering / Free Choice Time
9:45-10:45 Small Group and Circle Time
10:45-11:15 Clean Up Time
11:15-11:45 Outside Time
11:45-12:30 Lunch Time
12:30-3:30 Diapering / Toileting / Nap / Quiet Activities
3:30-4:00 Snack Time
4:00-4:30 Choice Time
4:30-5:15 Outside / Large Motor Time
5:15-6:00 Late Snack / Pick up Time

*Scheduled times may vary during the winter months

Biography's:

Name: Zach

1. Born/Raised: Albany WI

2. Family: Mom, Dad, Sister and 2 children

3. Hobbies: Computers, art and reading.

4. Education: HSED, Some College, EC1 & EC2.

5. Experience:Before/After School Program at the YMCA.

6. Years in the field: From 2007

7. Years at Animal Crackers: From 2008

8. Why did you choose to teach in early childhood education? I love working with children.

9. What do you appreciate about the Just how freely they play and use their imagination.

10. What is your favorite childhood memory? When I got my first dog "Waldo"

11. What is your favorite children’s book and why? "Barry the St. Bernard" It is a wonderful book.

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Name: Stephanie

1. Born/Raised: Born in Madison, WI and raised in Monroe, WI.

2. Family: Parents: Denise and Randy.

3. Hobbies: Watching hockey, reading, writing and crocheting.

4. Education: Bachelors Degree from Edgewood College. Major in English Literature. Minors in: English writing, Spanish, and Ethnic studies. Working on Masters in Creative Writing.

5. Experience: 6 Years teaching Sunday School

6. Years in the field: Since 2005

7. Years at Animal Crackers: Since 2009

8. What do you appreciate about the age group you are working with? Watching their language develop.

9. What is your favorite childhood memory? Playing board games with my parents.

10. What is your favorite children’s book and why? "I Can't Said the Ant" Because it is fun to read aloud and has great illustration.

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Name: Mary


1. Education: I went to school for early education and elementary education.

2. Years in the field: Since 1995

3. Years at Animal Crackers: Since 2008

4. Why did you choose to teach in early childhood education? Children are sponges at this age and learn so quickly.

5. What do you appreciate about the age group you are working with? They are so interested in everything.

6. What is your favorite childhood memory? Playing with friends and my sibling.

7. What is your favorite children’s book and why? "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom"

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