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Early Pre-school

Helping Two-Year-Olds Choose a Classroom Activity

Helping two-year-olds choose activities can involve more than saying "go play." A child entering a busy room may need help seeing what is available and how to begin. A small, concrete choice can provide an easier entry than…

Early Pre-school

Two-Step Directions for Early Preschoolers: Keep Them Concrete

Two-step directions for preschoolers are easiest to try when both actions are familiar and connected. "Get your shoes and bring them here" has a visible purpose. "Be ready and behave" leaves the child guessing what the adult…

Early Pre-school

Parallel Play and Playing Together: What Parents Can Notice

Parallel play and playing together can appear in the same early preschool morning. A child may build beside a peer, watch another child and later exchange a block. Rather than expecting one fixed style, notice the different…

Toddler

Talking with a Toddler Teacher About a Recurring Behavior

Talking to a toddler teacher about behavior is easier when both adults start with observations. Describe the action, timing and situation instead of labeling a child difficult. A shared picture of what happens can lead to a…

Toddler

Touring a Toddler Classroom: Look Beyond the Toy Shelves

A toddler classroom tour can tell you more when you ask how the space is used. Attractive shelves are only one detail. Look for explanations of adult support, movement, transitions and the ways teachers learn about individual…