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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