TRD Level 1 Second Semester Curriculum
LLHS CRÈCHE PROGRAM
TRD Curriculum: Level 1 – Weeks 9–16
DAILY SESSION STRUCTURE
Day 1
- Color-Sorting Activities
- Motor Skills & Movement Exercises
- Piano Fingering & Percussion Play
- Structured Meal & Rest Routines
Day 2
- Musical Exploration & Listening Sessions
- Motor Skills & Movement Exercises
- Read-Aloud & Story Time
- Structured Meal & Rest Routines
Day 3
- Color-Sorting Activities
- Motor Skills & Movement Exercises
- Piano Fingering & Percussion Play
- Read-Aloud & Story Time
- Structured Meal & Rest Routines
Day 4
- Color-Sorting Activities
- Musical Exploration & Listening Sessions
- Motor Skills & Movement Exercises
- Piano Fingering & Percussion Play
- Structured Meal & Rest Routines
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WEEKS 9–12: SESSION THEMES
Color-Sorting Activities
- Week 9: Matching Color Shades with Toys
- Week 10: Sorting Textured Colored Materials
- Week 11: Sorting Shapes by Color
- Week 12: Mixed Sorting Challenge (all previous themes)
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Musical Exploration & Listening Sessions
- Week 9: Debussy’s Clair de Lune
- Week 10: Haydn’s Surprise Symphony (Gentle volume dynamics)
- Week 11: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons – Spring
- Week 12: Soft Hymns of Worship Instrumentals.
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Motor Skills & Movement Exercises
- Week 9: Crawl-and-Clap to Beat
- Week 10: Kneeling Balance Movements
- Week 11: Guided Steps (Hold & Walk) to Music
- Week 12: Free Movement Dance with Scarves
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Piano Fingering & Percussion Play
- Week 9: Black & White Key Alternation
- Week 10: Follow-the-Sound Fingering
- Week 11: Simple Percussion Instruments Recognition
- Week 12: Sound & Silence Game (Stop/Play)
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Read-Aloud & Story Time
- Week 9: Brown Bear, Brown Bear
- Week 10: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
- Week 11: No, David!
- Week 12: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
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Structured Meal & Rest Routines
Continue routines with lullabies and gratitude prompts. Encourage use of basic sign language (e.g., “more,” “thank you”).
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WEEKS 13–16: SESSION THEMES
Color-Sorting Activities
- Week 13: Sort by Bright vs Soft Hues
- Week 14: Quick Sort – Time-Limited Challenge
- Week 15: Creative Sorting (by Pattern + Color)
- Week 16: Review Game (All Colors & Variations)
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Musical Exploration & Listening Sessions
- Week 13: Largo from New World Symphony– Dvořák
- Week 14: Simple Call & Response Songs
- Week 15: Classical Nursery Mashup
- Week 16: Worship Music Celebration (Gentle Live Set)
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Motor Skills & Movement Exercises
- Week 13: Tunnel Crawl & Reach
- Week 14: Bounce & Tap (With Balloons)
- Week 15: Partner Movement Activity
- Week 16: Motor Play Showcase (Parents may observe)
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Piano Fingering & Percussion Play
- Week 13: Name That Sound (Tap & Respond)
- Week 14: Use of Mallets and Soft Drum Pads
- Week 15: Explore High/Low Pitch on Keys
- Week 16: Rhythm Circle (Group)
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Read-Aloud & Story Time
- Week 13: Goodnight Moon
- Week 14: I Love You Through and Through
- Week 15: If Animals Kissed Goodnight
- Week 16: Favorite Story Review & Pantomime
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Structured Meal & Rest Routines
End-of-Level Calm Music & Appreciation Moments. Consistent nap routines, verbal cues for transitions, and caregiver-led blessings or affirmations.
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