Block 14

Options to Promote Learning

Communication / Language

Option 1 (OO) A toddler participates in singing a familiar song, with the opportunity to add key words.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers participate in saying a traditional rhyme together, with the opportunity to add missing words.

Cognitive

Option 1 (IG) Toddlers participate in a humorous book sharing on the sizes and uses of familiar clothing for people worn by animals.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers talk about how and why pictured clothing is worn by people and by animals.

Self-Regulation

Option 1 (IG) Toddlers watch a caregiver (or older child) engage in a downward dog pose (yoga).

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers practice moving into a downward dog pose (yoga).

Option 3 (IG) Toddlers practice holding a downward dog pose (yoga) while breathing slowly and deeply.

Social-Emotional

Option 1 (IG) Toddlers help wash items in the room.

Option 2 (OO) A toddler helps care for nontoxic indoor plants.

Physical / Health

Option 1 (IG) Toddlers string beads onto tubing.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers create chains by putting together links.

Option 3 (IG) Toddlers put together plastic nuts and bolts.