The Transformative Twos

During babyhood, most parents enjoy a sense of control over their child’s day-to-day life. The toddler years are a challenging time because your child grows and changes so rapidly between ages 1 and 3.

Children this age are very clear on their likes and dislikes and what they do and don’t want to do. They are dead-set on communicating this in any way they can to exert control over their world. While totally exasperating, tantrums and pushing the limits signal a leap in your child’s development.

Also, children are just developing their ability to use spoken language to communicate their thoughts and feelings. Your little one may not always have the communication skills to tell you how she feels with words. This can naturally cause a lot of frustration and quickly result in a tantrum.

It is critical to keep in mind that a toddler’s brain lacks the ability to “put on the brakes”—to stop themselves from doing something they shouldn’t, like hitting a friend or touching your phone. Even when young children have the ability to repeat a rule to you, until they’re about 3½ to 4, they don’t have the impulse control to act on it.

With a lot of modeling and coaching, children learn to soothe and regulate themselves over time. Although tantrums can surely be unpleasant, try to see them as opportunities for your child to learn—about rules and limits, about feelings, and about self-regulation—all critical skills for life.

PCA Supports Upgraded Technology & New Books

Thanks to the incredible support of our Parent Community Alliance (PCA), parent support, and the success of past school fundraisers, Collage received a generous donation of brand new computers AND the entire 2025-2026 Sunshine State Reader book collection!

These new resources will enhance classroom learning by providing students with improved access to technology and fresh, engaging reading materials. The computers will support digital learning across subjects, while the books will help foster a lifelong love of reading. 

The Sunshine State Young Readers Award Program is a statewide reading initiative designed to encourage students to read high-interest, age-appropriate books for pleasure. Each year, a new list of books is selected by educators and librarians across Florida. Students are encouraged to read as many titles as they can from the list, and those who participate may be eligible for fun activities, rewards, and schoolwide recognition. The program aims to promote independent reading, build literacy skills, and help students discover the joy of reading through engaging, diverse stories. Be on the lookout for more details from your child's teacher next month! 

We are deeply grateful to our PCA and to all the families who contributed their time, effort, and donations to make this growth possible. Your continued support plays a vital role in enriching our students’ education and school experience.