| A | B |
| toddler | a child from his or her first birthday to his or her third birthday; children ages one and two |
| life skills | the eating, dressing, and grooming skills children must learn in order to provide routine care for themselves |
| egocentric | self-centeredness of young children whose main concern is themselves |
| teachable moments | spontaneous learning experiences that can be used to expand children's natural curiosity |
| parallel play | play in which two children play separately, but beside one another, in the same activity |
| cooperative play | playing with others in a play activity |
| temper tantrums | violent outbursts of negative behavior common in toddlers and some preschoolers |