Block 23

Options to Promote Learning

Communication / Language

Option 1 (OO) A toddler participates in a drawing activity with caregiver supports for using words for different purposes.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers participate together in a play dough activity with caregiver supports for communicating item names and their interests.

Cognitive

Option 1 (OO) A toddler participates in a book sharing about finding a puppy that is hiding.

Option 2 (OO) A toddler participates in a game of finding a toy dog that hides in different containers.

Option 3 (IG) Toddlers participate together in a game of finding a toy dog that jumps around and hides in different containers.

Self-Regulation

Option 1 (IG) Toddlers watch a caregiver calm down after an exciting activity with a special toy.

Option 2 (OO) A toddler practices calming down with caregiver support after an exciting activity with a special toy.

Social-Emotional

Option 1 (IG) Toddlers participate in movements related to feeling happy as part of a familiar song.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers participate in movements related to feeling happy and sad as part of a familiar song.

Physical / Health

Option 1 (IG) Toddlers practice holding, and then letting go of, a toy vehicle on a ramp.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers move toy vehicles on pretend roads that include curves.

Option 3 (OO) A toddler plays with toy vehicles and a garage with door locks.