TODDLERS

Toddler GirlOur Ringlets, Mallows, Cruisers, and Skippers classrooms are for children between the ages of 12 and 24 months. These classrooms maintain a 6:1 child to staff ratio.

At My Small Wonders, toddlers work on their emerging skills through a variety of age-appropriate activities that encourage creativity and a positive self-image. Our enthusiastic teachers introduce music, poetry and art that stimulate the senses and challenge each child at his/her individual state of development. Through manipulative toys, imaginative play, and engaging activities, toddlers are able to explore facets of their world in a safe, structured environment.

Our toddler classes utilize the HighReach Curriculum for Toddlers program. This program will help your child build vocabulary and stimulate verbal communications while helping to develope small and large motor skills.

Teachers offer positive guidance as our toddlers move through each stage of development. The interactive curriculum allows teachers to spend quality learning time with each child while providing them with the love and care needed for proper development.

Hands on learning activities help your child develop beginning readiness skills. At this important stage, your toddler will explore the world of dramatic play, creative expression, art, music, socialization and many more important skills and concepts.

Playground time is an important part of a toddlers day.  Our playgrounds are designed for the curious toddler with climbers, bike paths, tree houses and animals to help a toddler’s imagination soar!

The main skills your child will cover during the year are listed below.

  • Social/Emotional Development
  • Language Development
  • Small and Large Muscle Development
  • Phonological Awareness: Songs, Rhymes, & Fingerplays
  • Color Recognition
  • Self-Concept
RINGLETS

The Ringlets would like to welcome you to our classroom!

Next opening for this classroom is in 2011.
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MASTER TEACHER
Eirinn Dethlefs
Eirinn Dethlefs, B.A.

Mrs. Eirinn moved to Oklahoma City from Tulsa after high school to obtain a degree in Youth Ministry at Oklahoma Christian University.  She has worked with children of all ages since she was thirteen and as a Toddler and Twos teacher for two years and counting!  Mrs. Eirinn’s husband thinks she has a “super power” with children! 

Her family resides in Tulsa, as well as her step-daughter, Nattie. She and Adam, her husband, were married on October 31, 2009, and hopefully Nattie will be moving to Oklahoma City to live with them, and Adam will be attending the University of Central Oklahoma for Graphic Design.  “My family and friends are very important to me.” she says. 

In addition to spending time with loved ones, Mrs. Eirinn enjoys reading, writing, playing games, volunteering, and performing in the Renaissance Festival in Muskogee, Oklahoma!  “Teaching and loving children has been my gift and passion my entire life.”  She especially loves the excitement and development of Toddlers and Twos.  “I love my children at work like my own family, and I look forward to helping them to grow, develop, and learn in a fun, silly, and loving environment.”

ASSISTANT TEACHER
Jennifer Rampton
Jennifer Rampton

Ms. Jennifer is originally from Naperville, Illinois, and is currently attending Oklahoma Christian University, majoring in Early Childhood Education. She has worked with children for 6 years and loves everything her job!

In Ms. Jennifer’s spare time, she likes to shop, watch movies, and spoil her 2 year old Yorkie, Zoe.

MALLOWS
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The Mallows would like to welcome you to our classroom!

Next opening for this classroom is in 2011.
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Tara Kuykendall
Tara Kuykendall

Ms. Tara grew up in Edmond, Oklahoma.  She went to Missouri Southern State University for 2 years and played softball before transferring to the University of Central Oklahoma to pursue a degree in Child Development.  “I worked in child care while I was in high school and I'm looking forward to working with children again” she says.

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Tara Kuykendall
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CRUISERS

The Cruisers would like to welcome you to our classroom!

Next opening for this classroom is in 2011.
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MASTER TEACHER
Emory Beasley
Emory Beasley, B.S.

Ms. Emory is a graduate from the University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelor’s degree in Family Life Education, Child Development.  She is a member of NAEYC, the National Association for the Education of the Young Child. 

Ms. Emory has had a passion for children since she can remember.  She says, “I guess having two parents in the profession helps!”  Her role models in life have always encouraged her to help children enjoy learning by playing. 

In Ms. Emory’s free time, she enjoys spending time shopping, reading, going to the movies, taking her dog, Marley, to the Dog Park, and especially spending time with her family and friends. 

“Play is the child’s work” –Maria Montessori

ASSISTANT TEACHER
Tara Sanderson
Elizabeth Martin

Ms. Elizabeth is from Ponca City, and graduated from high school in 2005.  She attended Northern Oklahoma College and graduated in 2007 with an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education.  Ms. Elizabeth is currently attending the University of Central Oklahoma for her Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and plans to go to Seminary for her degree in Children’s Ministry. 

She has been working with children for 7 years in her home church’s children’s ministry and child care.  She says, “I love teaching Sunday School, Children’s Church, VBS, and working as a camp counselor!”  Ms. Elizabeth firmly believes that children are a blessing and a gift from God

SKIPPERS
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Next opening for this classroom is in 2011.
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Jessica McConnell
Jessica McConnell

Mrs. Jessie moved to Edmond in the summer of 2007 from Shawnee, Oklahoma with her husband, Patrick.  She had a beautiful little girl in November of that same year, Kenadie Brooklyn!  She has seven nieces and nephews from ages 2 years to 16 years and enjoys spending as much time with them as she can. 

Mrs. Jessie is looking forward to being a part of the My Small Wonders’ family!

ASSISTANT TEACHER
Shanonn Elsass
Shanonn Elsass

Ms. Shanonn is a current student at Oklahoma Christian University, where she is majoring in Family Studies and Child Development, and will be graduating in December 2009.  She will have a minor in Bible, as well. 

Ms. Shanonn was born and raised in Wellington, Kansas with her parents and younger brother. She loves learning new things and being able to apply them, so “I hope to gain a lot by working with your wonderful children!” she says.

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