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Natural curiosity can put two year olds at risk as they explore everything<br />

without safety concerns. <strong>The</strong> teacher must provide a safe place and safe<br />

materials to explore and learn.<br />

Two year olds attend to self-selected activities for longer periods of time than<br />

they do for teacher-directed, whole group activities.<br />

Classroom schedules should allow children enough time to become involved<br />

in an activity that interests them.<br />

Make learning opportunities challenging, but not too difficult. Two year olds<br />

<strong>may</strong> express frustration through temper tantrums or other behaviors that let<br />

you know they need help.<br />

Create a learning environment that invites sensory exploration. Encourage<br />

the children to come to adults when they need help.<br />

Help children learn to focus on using one sense at a time by asking them,<br />

“What do you see? What do you hear?”<br />

Two year olds are often “fiercely determined” to do it their way. Encourage<br />

this persistence when it’s time to complete puzzles, learn to zip their jacket,<br />

or stack blocks back on the shelf.<br />

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