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Toddlers’ experiences lay the foundation for their development of self-control
and autonomy. Children who are allowed to make choices and who are taught
self-help skills will grow in their independence and feelings of self-worth.
Toddlers are gaining the ability to express themselves and sometimes their
feelings of frustration show in negative behaviors, such as tantrums or biting.
Adults can use words like “scared” or “mad” to help children sort out their
feelings, while setting limits on unsafe behavior.
Store playthings on shelves at the children’s level so they can make choices
and pick up and put back toys independently.
Toddlers will test limits in their search for independence so adults must
supervise them closely to protect them from dangerous situations.
Redirect or distract toddlers as a guidance strategy. Keep classroom rules
to just a few, and state them positively, such as “use your words” instead of
“no hitting.”