Block 6

Option 1 (OO) A toddler explores the meaning of in and out as part of a shared book reading.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers participate in a shared book reading related to farm animals, and in open-ended play with animal figures and a toy barn.

Option 3 (IG) Toddlers participate in a story and practice using clues to make predictions.

Option 1 (IG) Toddlers carry a ball between two baskets placed on opposite sides of an activity area, putting and retrieving his/her ball in each basket.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers pull a wagon around the room as part of play focused on giving a ride to a toy animal or doll and securing a pretend food item for the toy animal or doll as part of the outing.

Option 3 (IG) Toddlers manage a physical barrier as part of pushing a cart during a shopping trip in the room.

Option 1 (OO) A toddler participates in looking closely at and describing each piece of a puzzle as it is removed from the puzzle frame and then returned to where it fits in the puzzle.

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

Option 3 (IG) Toddlers take turns taking apart and putting together a puzzle.

Option 1 (IG) Toddlers imitate staff and peer actions with a scarf.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers imitate staff and peer actions in moving a scarf to music.

Option 3 (IG) Toddlers imitate staff and peer actions in moving a scarf while walking around your room.

Option 1 (IG) Toddlers use their hands to flatten and manipulate a ball of play dough.

Option 2 (IG) Toddlers make a print of their hand in play dough.

Option 3 (IG) Toddlers use small toys to make prints in flat play dough and engage in open-ended manipulation of play dough.