Toileting Independence in Preschool-age Children
This resource offers ways that adults can support children who are learning to use the toilet independently.
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Adult–Child Interaction
Adult–child interaction refers to the dynamic exchanges and relationships between educators and young learners that foster meaningful learning, social and emotional development, and school readiness. The resources in this collection focus on building and strengthening adult–child interaction. Strategies include creating positive discipline, encouraging curiosity, self-regulation, and using questions to support learning.
A Child-centered Approach to Toilet Learning
This video offers tips for creating a positive classroom environment that supports children’s independent toileting.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
15-minute In-service Suites
These 15-minute In-service Suites are a professional development resource for staff in busy, active early childhood centers and programs. They are organized around one topic or big idea and address effective teaching and assessment practices.
Engaging Interactions and Environments
These 15-minute In-service Suites are a professional development resource for staff in busy, active early childhood centers and programs. They are organized around one topic or big idea and address effective teaching and assessment practices.
Following Children's Lead
Find out how teachers can engage children in learning by following the children’s lead.
Classroom Transitions
Learn ways to help children use positive behaviors during classroom transitions..
