The need for security and the desire to explore continue into the toddler age. Since this is the age when children seek to be in control, activities are planned to promote cooperation through play.
Teachers help toddlers to increase their language and social skills by guiding them to ‘use their words’ and express their feelings. Reading stories is a favorite activity in these rooms.
Self-help skills are encouraged, especially in the areas of eating, dressing and toilet training. In the older toddler rooms, short group times are begun. Children take turns in being classroom helpers.
Materials and equipment provide a balance of dramatic play, sensory, large and small motor activities as well as active and quiet times. Children are given opportunities to develop their creativity through dramatic play, process art, music, and movement activities.
