Biting Behavior in Toddlers and How to Respond
In this Parallel Play episode, reflect on the emotions that come up when biting occurs in the learning environment. Learn ways to address, prevent, and respond to biting behavior in toddlers.
Early Head Start
Encouraging Toddlers to Share
This Parallel Play episode focuses on toddlers and sharing. Learn about the connections between sharing and the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, culture, and our adult expectations, and ways to support toddlers in learning how to share.
Initiative, Creativity, and Curiosity
This Parallel Play episode focuses on initiative, curiosity, and creativity in toddlers. Learn to support toddlers in taking initiative and being curious and creative.
Self-regulation and Reframing the “Terrible Twos”
This Parallel Play episode focuses on the development of self-regulation in the toddler years and the important role adults play in co-regulation. Learn ways to reframe the “terrible twos” to the “thoughtful twos.”
Vision Screening and Eye Health for Toddlers in Head Start Programs
Vision screening throughout early childhood is important to identify and ensure treatment of vision disorders. This resource provides important information about vision screening and eye health for toddlers.
Preschool Play for Physical Development
Identify playful learning activities that can support preschoolers’ motor and physical development. Explore scaffolding strategies and techniques for managing physical play.
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.
Early Essentials Webisode 6: Professionalism and Self Care
Learn how self-care and professionalism are important for staff who work with infants, toddlers, and their families.