Infant and Toddler Behaviors That Can Challenge Adults
Find out why young children exhibit behaviors that may challenge us. Learn about strategies to try when you are feeling challenged by a child’s behavior.
Early Childhood Development, Teaching and Learning
Addressing Infant and Toddler Behaviors That Challenge Adults
Learn the developmental reasons why young children behave in ways that are challenging to adults. Discover strategies for addressing these behaviors and how to support infants and toddlers when they exhibit them.
Designing Messy Play for Infants and Toddlers
Messy play is the open-ended exploration of materials and their properties. Learn ways to manage the mess as children learn foundational cognitive principles and exercise motor, language, and social skills.
Transitions in Early Head Start: Tips on Supporting Families of Infants and Toddlers
Learn about three elements that bridge continuity of care in Early Head Start programs. Review strategies that build on continuity of care and support children and families through early transitions.
Infant and Toddler Explorers: Building STEAM Skills from the Start
Explore research on the STEAM-related abilities of young children and how you can support them.
Exploring Science with Infants and Toddlers
In this Teacher Time episode, explore how infants and toddlers use the scientific method to figure out how the world works. Discover strategies and teaching practices that help all children explore science concepts.
Infant/Toddler STEAM Series
Explore ways to support STEAM learning for infants and toddlers. In each episode, find an overview of the STEM component and tips for using art to help children explore concepts and skills.
Exploring Technology with Infants and Toddlers
Review the technology component of STEAM. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Find out how to use simple tools to help infants and toddlers learn about cause and effect.
Math Is Everywhere: Supporting Math Skills in Infants and Toddlers
Early math skills are essential to children’s school readiness and later learning. Discover ways to support infant and toddler early math skills during everyday routines and learning experiences.
Supporting Outdoor Play and Exploration for Infants and Toddlers
Learn about benefits of outdoor time for infants and toddlers. Find suggestions for creating outdoor play spaces, safety considerations, and strategies and policies to support quality infant-toddler programming.