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Noise can be a problem with toddlers in a group.  Children will lose focus easily in a noisy environment. Children focus in a smaller group with minimum to no noise.

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Toddlers need hand-on activities-playing in water , building things with blocks and making things out of mud. Hand-on activities help kids with motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

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Safe, responsive and nurturing environments are an important part of supporting the learning and development of infants, toddlers and preschoolers. (DEC-RP)

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Toddler rooms must have age-appropriate toys that supports active and creative skills.(Gonzalez-Mena) Age-appropriate toy means a toy that is a good match for their age. The toy should be the interest and the skills they are learning.

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Movement is an important characteristic of young children. Children should me able to move around freely.

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Gonzalez-Mena, J. and Eyer, D. (n.d.). Infants, toddlers, and caregivers. 10th ed.

http://www.dec-sped.org/dec-recommended-practices

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Children learn by exploring the environment. Exploring is important for toddlers to do. Toddlers need an environment that invites them to explore using gross and fine motor skills and all their senses (Gonzalez-Mena)

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Color is a very powerful method. It can appeal  warmth, happiness and excitement. The background should be calm, warm and neutral.(Gonzalez-Mena) Children are less distracted with a neutral background.