The Complete Resource Book for Toddlers and Twos

Over 2000 Experiences and Ideas

This welcome collection is designed for children aged 12-36 months. Each of the 100 daily topics is divided into activities and experiments that enrich language skills, cognitive development, social-emotional development, and physical development. Children explore a variety of captivating themes such as "Physical Me" and "Celebrations" through stories, music, art exercises, and more. A detailed appendix offers a quick, easy reference to a number of helpful tools such as craft patterns, flannel storyboards, sign language diagrams, and reproducible letters home.

Each Daily Plan contains:

• A theme-based topic
• Related "New Words"
• Suggested children's books
• Accompanying songs and chants
• And a variety of activities to capture every child's attention

Packed with ideas and experiences, this generous resource is an invaluable addition to any preschool classroom.

Reviews

"…very highly recommended compilation of nursery rhymes, songs, [and] games that enhance spatial concepts, fun ways to celebrate the seasons, and more. Showcasing over 2,000 educational ideas and activities which are ideally suited for toddlers aged 12-36 months, The Complete Resource Book for Toddlers and Twos is accessibly organized into daily plans and presented in a straightforward manner…"

"The authors use the term 'learning spaces' to help teachers think about how to organize their rooms. They spend a lot of time validating the need to begin thinking of learning for children as young as six weeks and then g forward through the toddler years. For each age range, they talk about developmental considerations and then specific learning spaces, with activities, learning objectives, sample letters to parents, and references."

"…The Complete Resource Book for Toddlers and Twos is accessibly organized into daily plans and presented in a straightforward manner for parents, family members, babysitters and educators everywhere."