Maintain consistency of key person relationships in the organisation of staffing
Keep changes in group and routine to a minimum
Ensure that observation and planning for children’s emotional needs is a central focus.
Provide books, stories and puppets that can be used to model responding to others’ feelings and being helpful and supportive.
Provide sufficient materials and duplicates of popular items to reduce conflict, e.g. ride on toys, construction toys, and several copies of the same book
Create enough space and organise resources so that toddlers can play without becoming frustrated.
Create calm spaces inside and out, for retreat and relaxation
Offer play opportunities with open-ended materials.
