Block 12

Options to Promote Learning

Communication / Language

Option 1 (IG) Toddlers participate in a book sharing focused on head, shoulders, knees, and toes.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers point to their head, shoulders, knees, and toes as part of a book sharing.

Cognitive

Option 1 (OO) A toddler sorts two different types of toys.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers participate together in sorting three different types of toys.

Self-Regulation

Option 1 (IG) Toddlers practice watching and remembering the location of a moving toy car.

Option 2 (IG) Two toddlers take turns hiding a toy and identifying its location.

Social-Emotional

Option 1 (OO) A toddler participates in a back-and-forth physical activity with a caregiver.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers work together in a shared painting activity.

Physical / Health

Option 1 (IG) Toddlers carry small bags of books to and from the book area.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers pack, carry, and unpack bags of pretend food items.