Teaching Twos and Threes

Working with two- and three-year-olds is an important job, one that will influence children’s lifelong learning. With strategies to plan a developmentally appropriate program, build positive relationships with young children, and support young children’s learning in all areas, Teaching Twos and Threes is a classroom essential. What’s more, it’s packed with creative activity ideas! It will help you
Reflect on your teaching practices as you plan a developmentally appropriate program that is stimulating and authentic for all twos and threes
Foster children’s independence in an environment that is filled with opportunities for free exploration
Plan hands-on and engaging art, circle time, dramatic play, science and nature, cooking, and writing exploration activities and experiences

Deborah Falasco is lead teacher for the two- and three-year-old program at Wimpfheimer Nursery School, the laboratory school at Vassar College. Deborah is a frequent presenter and has received several awards recognizing her outstanding work with toddlers.