Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds

Providing Age-Appropriate Preschool Instructions

How to Provide Age-Appropriate Preschool Instructional Strategies

August 9, 2026 By Rachel Cooper

Inside: Read about how to provide age-appropriate preschool instructional strategies effectively, including tips and activity examples. Through their various phases of development, children grow their capacity for comprehending instructions. Naturally, a three-year-old will be able to follow instructions that a two-year-old cannot. From 1 to 2 years of age, children are able to follow one…

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The Secrets to Handling Transitions with Toddlers in the Classroom

August 1, 2026 By Sheryl Cooper 2 Comments

Inside: Handling transitions with toddlers can be tough, unless you have a plan. Here are my favorite tips that have been learned during my 20 years of teaching! Toddlers and transitions. They are like oil and water. You have a specific classroom schedule to follow. Your eye is on the clock. But those toddlers have…

How to Set Up and Manage Toddler Center Time (Free Planning Sheet)

July 30, 2026 By Sheryl Cooper 4 Comments

Inside: Wondering how to set up and manage toddler center time? Here are tips for putting together a plan for your classroom! Our toddler learning centers time is an important part of our school day. We create inviting, hands-on activities that allow for much exploration. As with our 3 year olds centers time, our 2…

How to Set Up Your Preschool Learning Centers

July 29, 2026 By Sheryl Cooper 5 Comments

Inside: In this post, I am answering common questions from teachers about setting up preschool learning centers. The key is observing your students and being mindful of the materials you put in each area. The goal is to engage your students while helping them build important skills. You have figured out your preschool schedule. You…