With increasing mobility, these toddlers are very busy exploring the environment all day long, traversing the room and continually trying out different materials. They are using their senses to discover all about their world.

The physical environment is created to be an intentional combination of hard & soft areas, bright & dim lighting, loud & quiet times.

Teachers are encouraged to teach, model, and encourage positive conflict management as toddlers begin to struggle for independence but still have a strong need for guidance.