Block 12

Options to Promote Learning

Communication / Language

Option 1 (OO) A toddler looks at and talks about existing symbols designed to tell how a room works.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers use picture cards to identify familiar songs.

Option 3 (OO) A toddler looks at and talks about sequenced pictures in a handwashing poster or daily schedule.

Cognitive

Option 1 (IG) Toddlers identify objects that are the same and different.

Option 2 (OO) A toddler sorts a collection of puzzle pieces into two groups.

Self-Regulation

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

Option 2 (IG) Two toddlers take turns “driving” and hiding a toy car and remembering its location.

Social-Emotional

Option 1 (OO) A toddler and caregiver work cooperatively on a puzzle.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers work together in passing a ball back and forth.

Physical / Health

Option 1 (IG) Toddlers move their arms while pretending to fly like a bird.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers practice moving their arms to swing a colorful streamer in different ways.

Option 3 (IG) Toddlers practice moving both of their arms to swing two colorful scarves in different ways.