Block 10

Options to Promote Learning

Communication / Language

Option 1 (IG) Toddlers say together the name of each child who is present.

Option 2 (OO) A toddler participates in a book sharing focused on pictures of different expressions in children’s faces.

Option 3 (IG) Toddlers talk about pictures of peers engaged in activities in their room.

Cognitive

Option 1 (OO) A toddler practices taking apart two connected magnetic toys.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers practice taking apart a chain of star builders or snap beads.

Option 3 (IG) Toddlers practice taking apart a stacking ring and putting rings in a pitcher, with a guided opportunity to put the stacking ring back together.

Self-Regulation

Option 1 (OO) A toddler watches and helps a caregiver determine whether two items are the same or different.

Option 2 (OO) A toddler finds a toy in a basket that matches a toy selected by a caregiver.

Option 3 (OO) A toddler independently finds items in a basket that match.

Social-Emotional

Option 1 (IG) Toddlers participate in a book sharing focused on being part of a family and part of a community at a child development center.

Option 2 (OO) A toddler identifies himself/herself and others in pictures of children in your room.

Option 3 (IG) Toddlers identify peers present in their room by playing a peekaboo game focused on who is hiding/missing.

Physical / Health

Option 1 (OO) A toddler practices throwing a large ball to knock over empty milk jugs.

Option 2 (OO) A toddler practices throwing a sock ball toward colorful streamers.

Option 3 (IG) Toddlers practice throwing a ball.