Block 5

Options to Promote Learning

Communication / Language

Option 1 (OO) A toddler participates in a shared book reading focused on farm animals.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers participate in a shared book reading and a follow-up activity focused on how toy farm animals are the same or different.

Option 3 (IG) Toddlers participate in a shared book reading and a follow-up pretend play activity with farm toys.

Cognitive

Option 1 (OO) A toddler participates with a caregiver in playing with large blocks.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers participate with a caregiver in road-building block play.

Option 3 (IG) Toddlers participate with a caregiver in building pretend items for toy farm animals.

Self-Regulation

Option 1 (IG) Toddlers watch how a caregiver calms down after engaging in an exciting activity.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers practice calming down with caregiver guidance after engaging in an exciting activity.

Option 3 (IG) Toddlers independently practice calming down after engaging in an exciting activity.

Social-Emotional

Option 1 (OO) A toddler participates in open-ended block play with a caregiver.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers engage in open-ended play together with Duplo® building blocks.

Option 3 (IG) Toddlers engage in open-ended play together with animal figures and blocks.

Physical / Health

Option 1 (IG) Toddlers practice clapping their hands as part of a song.

Option 2 (OO) A toddler practices clapping his/her hands along with a puppet as part of a song.

Option 3 (IG) Toddlers watch and participate in a sequence of hand motions as part of a song.