Block 15

Option 1 (IG) Toddlers participate in a book sharing about a hungry caterpillar.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers participate in a book sharing about a hungry caterpillar, with opportunities to help tell the story with felt pieces that represent different foods.

Option 3 (OO) A toddler who is familiar with The Very Hungry Caterpillar retells the story with caregiver support.

Option 1 (IG) Toddlers explore ways to connect different sizes and shapes of fit-together blocks.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers explore ways to put together Bristle Blocks® of different shapes and colors.

Option 3 (IG) Toddlers explore ways to build structures with fit-together blocks or Bristle Blocks®.

Option 1 (OO) A toddler observes a caregiver take apart and put together a puzzle.

Option 2 (OO) A toddler practices taking apart and putting together a puzzle with caregiver guidance.

Option 3 (IG) Two toddlers take turns taking apart and putting together a puzzle with caregiver guidance.

Option 1 (IG) Toddlers explore pretend roles during dramatic play with peers.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers engage in theme-based pretend play with their peers.

Option 1 (OO) A toddler practices underhand throwing with individualized support.

Option 2 (OO) A toddler explores overhand ball throwing.

Option 3 (IG) Toddlers practice overhand ball throwing at a large target.