Our Toddler Classroom
An action-packed day full of fun and purposeful play helps toddlers develop Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®. We know 1-year-olds are constantly on the move, exploring and learning through play at every turn. Primrose teachers use that energy and enthusiasm to foster cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills through engaging games and activities.
Nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts
Active Minds
- Language & LiteracyLanguage & Literacy
Your toddler’s oral language grows exponentially between 1 and 2 years of age! During this time, your child begins to understand the back-and-forth nature of conversation and recognizes voices, sounds and the playfulness of language. Developing language and literacy skills sets the stage for a lifetime of learning.
- Science, Technology & EngineeringScience, Technology & Engineering
Young children are born with curiosity and the ability to use their senses to explore how the world works and to discover their role in it. Toddler classrooms are full of developmentally appropriate toys, and teachers help extend this learning by engaging your child in new experiences.
- MathematicsMathematics
Your toddler is forming mathematical concepts long before they’re learning numbers. They’re recognizing spatial relationships like over and under and they’re understanding simple ways to classify objects, like by size. The toddler classroom is full of developmentally appropriate toys, and teachers help extend this learning by encouraging your child to try new experiences.
- Social StudiesSocial Studies
Your toddler is learning about the people in their immediate surroundings and how to interact kindly and respectfully with others. Teachers help your child learn about others through books, images and scenarios with the Primrose Friends puppets.
Healthy Bodies
- Thumbs Up!: Physical DevelopmentThumbs Up!: Physical Development
Your toddler is naturally active, and active children are more likely to become active adults. The Balanced Learning® curriculum provides your child with many opportunities each day to enhance their fine motor and large motor skills through a variety of individual and small group activities.
- Health & Safety
- Balanced Menus: NutritionBalanced Menus: Nutrition
Teachers use sign language to encourage toddlers to express their food needs and preferences as well as communicate when they are finished eating. The tasty and nutritious food they enjoy is cut into small pieces, and the teachers talk about the food items being eaten.
Happy Hearts
- Character Development & Life SkillsCharacter Development & Life Skills
We believe who children become is as important as what they know. That’s why toddler teachers use books, music, activities and more to help your child understand concepts like sharing, kindness and generosity.
- Social SkillsSocial Skills
For children to show kindness and compassion to others, they need to feel it themselves. That’s why Primrose school teachers strive to make each child feel valued and included by using books and activities that foster a sense of belongingness in their classrooms.
- Early Art Masters: Creative Arts & ExpressionEarly Art Masters: Creative Arts & Expression
Visual and creative arts stimulate your child’s imagination and critical-thinking skills, which help in other areas of learning and development. Your toddler will listen and move to music, explore the arts and express themselves creatively.
Our Toddler Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Mckenzie Lyons
Ms. Mckenzie Lyons, initially our School Wide Support Faculty Member, has seamlessly transitioned into a teaching role within our Toddler Program. She is certified by the Department of Early Education and Care to teach children infants-preschool aged.
Driven by a passion for working with students of various ages, Ms. Lyons is a beloved face in the classroom, actively contributing to the educational journey of our young learners. Ms. Lyons’s commitment to understanding age-appropriate developmental milestones is a testament to her dedication to providing a supportive and enriching environment. She finds joy in reading to the students, fostering a love for learning and language from an early age.
Ms. Lyons’s dynamic presence and continuous pursuit of excellence make her a valuable asset to our Primrose School of Woburn community. Her multifaceted role showcases her versatility and dedication to creating a positive impact on the educational experience of our toddlers.
Jessica Lopes
Ms. Lopes brings her experience working with older students to the Primrose School of Woburn, where she has found her home in the Toddler Program. Her primary focus is creating meaningful bonds with her students, ensuring they feel safe and cared for every day. With a bubbly personality that shines through in her teaching methods, Ms. Lopes embraces each student for who they are. Her kindness and patience are evident as she delights in watching her students grow and accomplish new things.
Ms. Emmy Vil
Ms. Emmy Vil is a dedicated student at Middlesex Community College, eagerly working towards earning her degree. With over five years of experience working with children, she chose Primrose as the ideal place to nurture her blossoming career in education. Ms. Vil is excited to join our loving and supportive team, where she can contribute her playful, driven, and enthusiastic nature. Her charming personality and collaborative spirit make her a wonderful addition to our team, ensuring a vibrant and engaging learning environment for all her students.
Ms. Balkis Lara
Ms. Balkis Lara joined our team in late 2023 as a Toddler Teacher. She came to us after working in Early Childhood for 7 years. She attended Worcester State College with a double major in Psychology and Spanish.
Her decision to be a part of our team was driven by the reputation of the prestigious Balanced Learning Curriculum and our school’s commitment to investing in the professional development of teachers. Ms. Lara found alignment between her values and ours, making it an ideal environment for her continued growth.
Known for her patience, adaptability, and resourcefulness, Ms. Lara remains attuned to the individual needs of her students. She creates a welcoming environment by embodying qualities of compassion and calmness. These attributes contribute to the supportive and nurturing atmosphere she cultivates for her students, ensuring they receive the care they need for their holistic development. Ms. Lara’s commitment to excellence makes her a valuable member of our Primrose School community.
Kyra Desmaratte
Ms. Desmaratte’s passion for early childhood education led her to quickly transition from school-wide support to dedicated support in Room 3 and Room 4. Her ambition to work with a steady age group drove this shift, and since joining the toddler team, she has been working diligently to form close bonds with both students and colleagues. Ms. Desmaratte’s patient, kind, and incredibly caring nature makes her an invaluable member of the toddler team. She looks forward to continuing her journey at Primrose, with the goal of becoming an expert in early childhood education.