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BETTY HANKS received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Prairie View A&M University in 1965 and a Master’s Degree from Texas A&M University in 1969. Betty is the author of five books on infant curriculum, guidance and business operations. She was an elementary professional for 30 years and owned and operated an early childhood learning center since 1981. Betty is a master trainer #1572. She has presented trainings, workshops and seminars locally, statewide and nationally. Betty it a lifetime member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). She is also a presenter for Texas Association for The Education of Young Children (TAEYC). Life Long Learning, NAEYC and Children Ninos.

The Toddlers’ Curriculum consists of sequential developmental skills and activities. It continues building upon relationships with research stating that the first three years are more critical to a child’s development. This curriculum aims to provide developmental activities in a quality care setting and includes toddlers, ages thirteen months to thirty-five months.

The toddler program offers a safe and clean environment with emphasis on building basic trust. Children are naturally curious, and this curiosity provides motivation, which enables them to discover their environment. This curriculum consists of a wide variety of activities, songs, music, rhymes and toys for the child-caregiver to interact with the toddlers. Their classroom should consist of five centers. They are the home center, block center, manipulative center, book center, and art center.

These materials are to be used as a guide and suggestion. Your input, experience and resource materials will greatly enhance these suggestions. Each week consists of a theme with different activities for the toddlers.

There are many stories, finger plays, song books, and activities that you may choose to use. Have a teacher resource library available during teacher preparation time for additional resources. Prepare a variety of quality activities to keep the toddlers busy and happy. The toddlers’ activities should mainly deal with helping them form good attitudes, social skills and thinking skills. When encouraging the toddlers to do an activity or game, ask a question and encourage the toddler to point to the answer. For example: ask, “Where is the ball?” When the toddler points to the ball say, “Yes, Sue, there’s the ball! The ball is on the floor.”

Read to the children everyday. Do finger plays and sing songs all day long. Included is a sample lesson plan to guide you. Parent involvement plays a vital part in your program, by volunteering in the classroom, donating materials for a theme, and assisting with special days. Constantly encourage and praise children’s efforts.

Congratulations on your purchase of this teaching curriculum for young children!

“Laying a Solid Learning Foundation is Fundamental to a Child’s Success

One of the most important aspects in a child’s overall success in the future is a solid developmental foundation. Their young minds are very open to new knowledge and can recall a lot of it. As a result, it is important for parents and early childhood educators to complement a child’s learning with reading materials and allow them to learn by execution.

Betty Sue Hanks is an elementary school teacher with a Master’s degree. Her illustrious 30-year career in early childhood development includes serving as a master teacher for trainings, lectures, and seminars. Her years of experience have resulted in a streamlined guide that will assist any caregiver of a toddler aged 13 to 35 months. Hanks, presents, “Early Childhood Curriculum and Resource for Toddlers.”

The book is a simplified guide that will assist early childhood educators and child care centers in ensuring that children’s well-being comes first. As someone who has spent his career assisting children in their holistic growth, Hanks understands the value of laying a solid base. The book’s simplified lessons and guidelines will help any caregiver of toddlers. It includes activity ideas as well as guidance on how to carry them out effectively. The exercises will aid in the development of motor, sensory, language, and socio-emotional skills in children.”

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