2-Year-Old Class

  • Our primary goal in the 2-year-old classroom is to help the children learn how much Jesus loves them. Our days are filled with fun as we provide ample time for children to learn through play and interaction with the teachers and their classroom friends.

    Students will:

    • Sing songs.
    • Play on their own and with others.
    • Make crafts.
    • Learn about Jesus.
    • Learn about colors.
    • Learn how to be good listeners.
    • Learn how to interact with others in appropriate ways.
    • Learn how to follow directions.
    • Practice their fine motor skills.
    • Practice their gross motor skills.

  • 2-Day Program

    • Age Requirement
      Age 2 by December 1 of School Year
    • Class Size
      8 Students
    • Student/Teacher Ratio
      4 to 1
    • Days
      Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday
    • Class Times
      9 - 11:30 a.m.
    • Payment Plans
      Tuition costs are available on our enrollment page.

  • 1-Day Program

    • Age Requirement
      Age 2 by December 1 of School Year
    • Class Size
      8 Students
    • Student/Teacher Ratio
      4 to 1
    • Days
      Friday
    • Class Times
      9 - 11:30 a.m.
    • Payment Plans
      Tuition costs are available on our enrollment page.

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    Sample Daily Schedule

    9 a.m. // Doors Open

    The main school doors are open from 9 – 9:10 a.m. Doors to the classroom open at 9. Help your child place their belongings in their cubby, get a hug or high five from the teacher, and head into the classroom. Be sure to check the board in the drop-off area for any announcements about the day.

    9 - 9:50 // Free Play and Art

    Students have a chance to explore the classroom and play with each other. Teachers work with students individually on an art project during the play time.

    9:50 - 9:55 // Clean Up Time

    Put away the toys and art supplies. Wash everyone’s hands and work area.

    9:55 - 10:10 // Bible Story and Singing

    The teacher will read a Bible story to the students and sing some songs.

    10:10 - 10:35 // Gym or Outside Time

    If the weather is nice, we’ll play outside on our all-natural playground. If not, it’s off to the gym for fun with trikes, balls, running and more.

    10:35 - 10:55 // Grace and Snack

    Students have opportunity throughout the year to bring a snack to share with the class. Please pack a healthy one! We’ll pray together, thank our friend for bringing snack, and dig in.

    10:55 - 11:20 // Free Play and Art

    More time to hang out and play or finish art projects from earlier in the morning.

    11:20 - 11:30 // Story and Goodbyes

    We end the day with a story and get ready for pickup. Don’t forget to grab the take-home materials in your child’s cubby!

    2-Year-Old Teaching Team

    • Karin McGowan
      Head Teacher, 2-Year-Olds

      Karin McGowan

      Head Teacher, 2-Year-Olds

      Karin joined First Trinity Preschool in November of 2012 as an assistant teacher and became the Head Teacher for the Monday-Friday 2-year-old class in 2020. Prior to that she was assisting in the Sweet Home Universal Prekindergarten.  She’s been married to Christopher since 2002 and has two boys, both having gone through the First Trinity Preschool program. She finds the two-year-olds a great joy and so much fun to be around.  She is blessed to have been called to spend her time here.

      Personal Info and Fun Facts:
      • Experience:
        11 Years
      • Favorite Color:
        Purple
      • Favorite Children’s Book:
        The Napping House
      • Favorite Food:
        Chicken, Cheese, Dark Chocolate
      • Favorite Ice Cream:
        Chocolate
      • Favorite Season:
        Fall
      • Hometown:
        Buffalo
      • Hobbies:
        Reading, Watching Soccer
      • Family:
        Married with 2 kids
    • Heather Reed
      Assistant Teacher, 2-Year-Olds

      Heather Reed

      Assistant Teacher, 2-Year-Olds

      Header holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Point Park University. She joined First Trinity Preschool as a substitute aide in December 2019 and became the 2-year-old classroom assistant in 2020. She currently lives in Kenmore with her husband, Andy, and two children. Heather has been a dance instructor for the past ten years to students of all ages, and is very active in local Buffalo theatre as an actress and choreographer. She is so thankful to have found a home at First Trinity, where she gets to live her dream of working with and teaching young children.

      Personal Info and Fun Facts:
      • Experience:
        2 Years
      • Favorite Color:
        Blue
      • Favorite Children’s Book:
        Little Blue Truck
      • Favorite Food:
        Pizza
      • Favorite Ice Cream:
        Mint Chocolate Chip
      • Favorite Season:
        Fall
      • Hometown:
        Olean, NY
      • Hobbies:
        Hiking, swimming, dance, listening to music, reading
      • Family:
        Married with 2 children, a boy and a girl
First Trinity Preschool is a ministry of First Trinity Lutheran Church.