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How Can a Two-Place Search Game Help Toddlers Explore Memory?
10/21/2026A simple search game can turn an ordinary toy hunt into a window on how toddlers remember, notice, and solve problems. Explore an easy, adaptable way to hide a toy in two places, observe children’s strategies, and keep the experience playful; the Playing with a Purpose: Infant/Toddler Lesson P... How Can a Two-Place Search Game Help Toddlers Explore Memory?
How Can Educators Repair the Mistake of Putting the Wrong Name on a Child’s Artwork?
10/21/2026A child’s name on a painting is more than a label—it signals who made it and whose ideas deserve recognition. If you’ve written the wrong name, a calm, honest repair can protect the child’s sense of ownership and strengthen trust. Explore Open Heart, Open Art to deepen your u... How Can Educators Repair the Mistake of Putting the Wrong Name on a Child’s Artwork?
How Can a Familiar Sound Help Infants Anticipate What Comes Next?
10/21/2026A familiar sound followed by a playful reveal can turn an ordinary moment into an invitation to notice, remember, and anticipate. Try the Early Learning with Infants and Toddlers course to strengthen your understanding of responsive interactions and individualized planning, then explore Baby Play: P... How Can a Familiar Sound Help Infants Anticipate What Comes Next?
How Can You Support a Toddler When an Older Sibling Takes Over a Project?
10/21/2026A sibling’s enthusiasm can turn into taking over before a toddler gets a chance to explore—and your calm response can protect both the project and the relationship. The Theory of Learning course offers a deeper look at how children learn through play and development, helping you make tho... How Can You Support a Toddler When an Older Sibling Takes Over a Project?
How Can One Shared Infant Observation Help Caregivers Respond More Consistently?
10/21/2026An infant turns away during play: one caregiver offers a quiet pause, while another tries to re-engage the baby with a toy. Both adults are trying to help, but a shared observation can reveal what the cue may mean and create a more coordinated response. The 45-Hour Infant and Toddler Curriculum offe... How Can One Shared Infant Observation Help Caregivers Respond More Consistently?
How Can Toddler Container Play Build Relational Vocabulary?
10/21/2026When toddlers fill, empty, and pause with a container that is almost full, they are exploring relationships they can see and feel—and words that help them describe them. Try the Language Development in Early Childhood course to deepen your strategies for supporting spoken and nonverbal communi... How Can Toddler Container Play Build Relational Vocabulary?
How Can Toddlers Safely Adjust a Load Through Trial and Error?
10/21/2026A toddler’s “too heavy” moment can become a rich investigation when we make room for safe, self-directed experimenting. Explore Playing with a Purpose: Infant/Toddler Lesson Planning to strengthen your planning for developmentally appropriate experiences, and use the practical idea... How Can Toddlers Safely Adjust a Load Through Trial and Error?
How Can Caregivers Let Babies End a Lap Game by Noticing Their “Finished” Signals?
10/21/2026Peekaboo, gentle bouncing, and rhymes can turn a lap into a joyful place for connection—but even a beloved game can become too much. Learn how to notice when a baby is ready to pause, respond without pressure, and make play feel safe and reciprocal; the Early Learning with Infants and Toddlers... How Can Caregivers Let Babies End a Lap Game by Noticing Their “Finished” Signals?
“That’s Mine—I Have One at Home!” How Can Children Learn What Belongs at Home and What Is Shared at School?
10/21/2026“I have one just like it at home” can be a child’s way of making sense of a new classroom rule: some things are personal, while other materials belong to the whole group. Help children understand the difference with clear language, playful practice, and supportive routines—an... “That’s Mine—I Have One at Home!” How Can Children Learn What Belongs at Home and What Is Shared at School?
How Can Child Care Providers Help Two Children With the Same Name Feel Seen and Stay Organized?
10/21/2026When two children share a name, a busy arrival or cleanup routine can quickly become confusing—but the solution can do more than prevent mix-ups. A thoughtful identification system helps each child find belongings independently while affirming that their name and identity matter; Creating Envi... How Can Child Care Providers Help Two Children With the Same Name Feel Seen and Stay Organized?
