Green Door: Two to Three Year Olds
Our Two to Three Year Old Classroom
Welcome to Green Door
A warm predicable environment
Tiny Tigers™ in Green Door learn through hands-on exploration and craft meaningful relationships. Educators utilize Conscious Discipline techniques to build connections, teach emotional regulation, and respond with empathy and clear boundaries. This classroom is designed to help
Tiny Tigers™ feel safe, capable, and confident as they grow socially, emotionally, and cognitively.
Child Development Teacher: Gabriella Jauch
Email: gjgg6@missouri.edu
Current families can call (573) 882-7071 to speak directly with a member of the Green Door team.
If you are a prospective family, please call (573) 882-4318 to speak to an administrator.
Growing independence & connection
Classroom Schedule
With a focus on social-emotional wellbeing, Green Door’s daily schedule cultivates independence and strong relationships. Daily provocations, guided by the current interests and developmental goals of our Tiny Tigers™, and are designed to foster a growing sense of autonomy.
In Green Door, Tiny Tigers™ participate in child-led play and are also invited to engage in intentional provocations aligned with their interests and developmental goals. At this stage, social-emotional learning is especially important as Tiny Tigers™ begin to participate in group play and build relationships with their peers. Strong community connections are also developed by inviting local experts to share their knowledge within the classroom.
Where curiosity drives discovery
Our Curriculum
The CDL utilizes the Project Construct Curriculum in all classrooms. This research-based constructivist framework focuses on hands-on, child-led learning and aligns with the Missouri Early Learning Standards (MELS). Educators seek to engage, inspire, or challenge our Tiny Tigers™ through dynamic project-based work. Drawing on the principles of Piaget and Vygotsky, Tiny Tigers™ build knowledge through interaction, experimentation, and guided problem-solving. All activities are designed to foster independence, grow curiosity, and develop critical thinking skills through robust play-based learning.
Learning through play and discovery
Exploration In Action
The following activities offer a glimpse into the play-based experiences of the Green Door room.
Carrot Soup Cooking
Tiny Tigers™ practiced basic math skills and measurement as they made nutritious carrot soup. Herbs from the children’s garden seasoned this tasty dish as Tiny Tigers™ learned about how food from our gardens can be made into something healthy and tasty.
Missouri Early Learning Standards: Mathematics; Physical Development.
Dressing Skills
Independence is critical for two to three year olds. Teachers guided our Tiny Tigers™ through how to put on socks and shoes independently. Tiny Tigers™ used adult-sized socks and shoes to practice coordination and persistence when dressing.
Missouri Early Learning Standards: Approaches to Learning; Physical Development; Social-Emotional Development.
Meals
Green Door will enjoy seasonal menu items in a family-style setting. Tiny Tigers™ will begin serving themselves and passing food to build confidence and independence. Featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, they are encouraged to explore a rich world of flavors and textures. When possible, produce and herbs from the children’s garden are included in menu items.
Tiny Tigers™ in this room will also be given the opportunity to periodically practice cooking and engage in taste testing with our Chef.
