Toddler

Chapter 3. Reading to Toddlers This third chapter looks at reading to toddlers and perhaps this may not sound that crazy or amazing to you as reading to babies. Toddlers are at a stage where they sit, walk and play as of their own accord. Toddlers also start talking after they turn one and are able to apply their concentration on one thing for a longer period of time. However, most toddler do not read and are still being read to, so we will apply some of the rules we set in the previous…

Age Group The age group I chose is toddlers, 16-36 months. I selected toddlers because they are full of wonder, desire and their need to know more impresses me. During this stage, toddlers are beginning to explore and use the environment around them to expand on their developments. These are the years were children start to form their personalities and growth. Toddlers are questioning everything around them and exploring the unknown. They are so full of joy and are able to offer such creative…

This writer observed toddlers at group therapy session with their mothers. The toddlers ranged from the age of 11/2 -3 year olds, there were 4 girls and 3 boys. In the setting, the toddlers had a variety of toys, books, coloring boards, puzzles to play with while their mothers were in therapy. I observed the toddlers for an hour to see how they interact with each other playing. This writer will focus in this paper the differences of the toddlers in their motor and language abilities, the…

rather have a teenager or a toddler? To some people, both are wonderful to have. For others, they may not be that great due to several reasons. Both teenagers and toddlers are actually similar to each other. It might depend on if they are moody, smart, or needy. First off, both teenagers and toddlers are moody. Teenagers’ moods change quickly depending on what happens in their life. For instance, if something goes wrong, they are instantly moody. For toddlers, they are moody when they…

transition into the toddler stage they begin to communicate more verbally and nonverbally. When this transition takes place, it is very crucial for child care providers to provide enriched opportunities and activities to develop toddlers social/emotion skill. There are many ways child care providers can promote the development of toddler’s social/emotional skills, in this section we will list and discuss a few. To start naming the emotions…

– What’s a Dad to Do? Text: You’re at the supermarket, and your daughter is focused on a bag of chocolate candies. When you take them from her, she throws herself on the floor, screaming. Sound familiar? The toddler years are a trying but rewarding state in your child’s life. Toddlers are learning that they are independent little people, but often lack the language and coping skills to communicate their wants and needs effectively. These years are also an opportunity to teach children the…

Toddlers need constant supervision and a consistent staff that know the children. This is critical for a safe and healthy learning environment for infants. In order to be developmentally appropriate for toddlers the physical set up of the classroom must include safe, quiet, comfortable spaces for resting and napping, children's first aid kits, outlet covers/cabinet locks. Which are crucial for toddlers. Toddler’s equipment must be equipped to be used in case of a fire drill or evacuation. All…

if you use the same mattress and the same bedding that your child is accustomed to your crib, the transition to a toddler bed will be easier. Here are some tips: • Make sure the bed is firm and not in danger of collapsing. Periodically, check joints, especially if your child jumps in your bed or is using a metal-frame bed, where the screws are more likely to loosen. • Choose a toddler bed that is low to the ground. It is easier for your child to enter, and, in case of falling, the distance to…

I observed a toddler classroom at St. Luke’s Preschool in Anchorage, Kentucky. Tammy is the lead teacher in a toddler classroom with 5 children ages 13 to 16 months. Floor assistance check on Tammy regularly, there is always someone close by to lend a hand. The children attend 2 days a week for 3 hours each day. The classroom is warm and inviting, carpet on the floor invites the children to walk, crawl and play without obstruction. Two windows allow for nature light, the location makes it…

In the older toddler room (24 months), most of the children are beginning potty training. However, those children who are still in diapers, are changed in the bathroom with the child standing next to the caregiver changing them. This is so the caregiver can change a child and still watch the other children in the room. The caregiver always washes their hands and wears gloves when changing a child. The older toddler room also has plenty of snacks to the children, but also the children bring…