Independent Toddler

The toddler’s main activity is to learn by playing with games and toys. The toddler is not able to read. It is up to the teacher to allow the toddler to explore his environment with the use of learning games and playing with toys.  Because, there is no reading comprehension involved with teaching toddler, the ability to work with others is exemplified. It is important that the teacher of toddler allow the child to learn at an early age the importance of getting along with other classmates.  The games that teacher introduces should be about working in teams to obtain a result. The games can be as simple as one team being of one color and the other team being another color. The object of the game could be for all of the red team to walk upon a white line. The team with the most players able to perform this task would win the game. That means that the toddler needs to know to do the best job possible for the benefit of the team.  Being a team player can be taught to toddlers when reading and understanding words had not yet been introduced. Teaching toddlers is a chore and is not for those who lack energy. The toddler needs to be taught how to remain in one place as not to disrupt the class. There are a myriad of rules involved in teaching toddlers how to behave themselves versus reading and understanding words in a book. Reading would not have been introduced to the toddler, therefore learning how to behave is very important during the child development years.  Not only does teaching toddlers involve learning teamwork and proper behavior, there also should be lessons in being independent. The toddler who is able to get the restroom before an accident or is able to participate in team work should also have a sense of independence. A sense of independence teaches the child to be self-reliant which promote self-confidence. An independent child is able to build self-confidence which helps when team work is required.   To be considered for "Mother of the week" please fill out the form to the right, thanks!