I 6 Introduction may be children in your toddler room who have just learned to walk or who need more challenges as they are approaching preschool age. Your role as a teacher is to help each toddler thrive, regardless of classroom placement. Who Should Read and Use the Understanding Toddlers and Twos Workbook? Understanding Toddlers and Twos is intended for anyone who works with or is thinking about working with toddlers and anyone who works with adults who works with toddlers: Veteran Educators Those who never tire of being with toddlers, have been toddler teachers for life, and can honestly claim, “I love them all,” even the ones about whom most of us give a little sigh of relief when they are absent. New Teachers Those of you who have just started working with toddlers and often question, especially in the midst of the children constantly pushing the chairs around and toddling about with endless energy, “What am I doing here?” Career Seekers Those who are considering becoming toddler teachers. The early childhood field needs trained, enthusiastic, active individuals to care for and educate toddlers. College Students Adult students in early childhood programs in colleges and universities. winning ways Trainers Early childhood professionals facilitating seminars and workshops. Professors Academics teaching adult students in early childhood programs in colleges and universities. Program Supervisors Directors and other administrators who want to better support and train the staff in their toddler program. Stressed-out Teachers Those of you who are burning out or giving in and need some new ideas and encouragement for your toddler programs. Toddler teachers tend to burn out quickly. Parents Parents of toddlers, who in today’s complicated world need support and advice on guiding their children.