Block 2

Option 1 (IG) Toddlers participate in a shared book reading focused on sounds made by farm animals.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers participate in a shared book reading that includes a song about farm animals of interest to the toddlers.

Option 3 (IG) Toddlers participate in book-focused play with farm animal figures, blocks, and a barn.

Option 1 (OO) A toddler practices taking apart two connected star builders.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers practice taking apart snap beads connected in a chain, with the option of placing the beads in a clear container after they are removed from the chain.

Option 3 (IG) Toddlers practice taking apart chains of star builders or snap beads as a caregiver offers informal comments about “more” and related concepts of quantities.

Option 1 (OO) A toddler observes how to calm down after an exciting activity.

Option 2 (OO) A toddler practices calming down after engaging in an exciting activity guided by a caregiver.

Option 3 (OO) A toddler independently practices calming down after engaging in an exciting activity.

Option 1 (OO) A toddler engages in play with a caregiver focused on rolling a ball back and forth.

Option 2 (OO) A toddler engages in play with a caregiver focused on taking turns in building a tower with blocks.

Option 3 (IG) Toddlers engage in play with a caregiver focused on taking turns in making motions that others copy.

Option 1 (OO) A toddler rolls a ball back and forth with a caregiver.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers take turns rolling a ball in an effort to knock down a cardboard block.

Option 3 (IG) Toddlers participate in open-ended play with balls.