Preschool Tools

Infant/Toddler:
Infants and Toddlers often need a soft, quiet,protected place where they can relax and have
some space away from loud or busy areas in the classroom. Teaching children to soothe
themselves by going to a ‘cozy area’ can help them feel comforted and better able to cope.
They may benefit from a ‘cozy area’ to be by themselves while they adjust to events such as
drop off or overly noisy activities such as movement or music.

Preschool:
Preschoolers may need quiet time for themselves at different points of the day. A full day
of childcare can be stressful and difficult to manage for some young children. A ‘be-bymyself’
space can be set aside in the classroom for a child to use when he or she feels overwhelmed,
upset, or tense. This serves as a protected place where children are taught to go to
in order to relax, calm down, or take a break. A teacher can join the child, if he or she needs
support in calming down or feeling secure.