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Supporting the activity choices of two-year-olds

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The participation of children under the age of three in center-based child care programs is a growing phenomenon. This increase has raised questions about which type of program is best for these children. The curriculum for infants and toddlers has received considerable attention over the last decade. As a result, the activities and experiences planned for infants and toddlers have been clearly defined (Honig, 1974; Honig and Lally, 1981; Lally and Gordon, 1982). However, the differences between young toddlers, preschoolers, and two-year-olds are less discernible, which has made it difficult for child care workers to plan environments which are developmentally appropriate for two-year-olds. Consequently, two-year-olds may spend time in programs where the curriculum may be more appropriate for younger toddlers and preschoolers.

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  1. Margaret King
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  2. Anne Oberlin
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  3. Terry Swank
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Margaret King is Associate Professor, School of Home Economics, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. Anne Oberlin is Master Teacher, Ohio University Child Development Center, Athens, Ohio. Terry Swank is Assistant Teacher, Ohio University Child Development Center, Athens, Ohio.

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King, M., Oberlin, A. & Swank, T. Supporting the activity choices of two-year-olds. Early Childhood Educ J 18, 22–26 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01620446

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