--- title: Teachstone's Affiliate Trainer Blog | Infant and Toddler description: Infant and Toddler | --- [![teachstone](https://info.teachstone.com/hs-fs/file-2536557792-png/teachstone-image/teachstone-logo-small.png "teachstone")](http://teachstone.com/) - [myCLASS Login](http://home.teachstone.com/) - [English](https://home.teachstone.com/logins/login) - [Español](https://home.teachstone.com/es/logins/login) # Teachstone's Affiliate Trainer Blog ## [CLASS is More than Open-Ended Questions](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/class-tool-is-more-than-open-ended-questions-0) 22 Jun 2017 by [Jacquelynn Jauregui](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/author/jacquelynn-jauregui) [![](https://info.teachstone.com/hubfs/cake.jpg)](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/class-tool-is-more-than-open-ended-questions-0) Do you find that when you train teachers or coaches on CLASS, all they want to talk about is open-ended questions? When trainees hear *CLASS tool,* often the first thought that comes to their mind is asking children open-ended questions. And while asking “how” and “why” questions is extremely important in helping to foster and support language and concept development, we cannot have effective interactions with these questions alone. There is so much more to the CLASS tool! Topics: [Pre-K](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/topic/pre-k), [K-12](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/topic/k-12), [Infant and Toddler](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/topic/infant-and-toddler) [Read More](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/class-tool-is-more-than-open-ended-questions-0) ## [What Emotional Support Interactions Happen during Mealtime?](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/what-emotional-support-interactions-happen-during-mealtime) 22 Nov 2016 by [Mary-Margaret Gardiner](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/author/mary-margaret-gardiner) [![](https://info.teachstone.com/hubfs/cafeteria-girl-322399-edited.jpg)](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/what-emotional-support-interactions-happen-during-mealtime) We often hear people asking about conducting CLASS observations during mealtimes. What kinds of interactions can be observed while children are just eating? Turns out—there are many examples of high-quality interactions during breakfast or lunch. Let's focus first on the Emotional Support CLASS domain.  Topics: [Pre-K](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/topic/pre-k), [K-12](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/topic/k-12), [Infant and Toddler](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/topic/infant-and-toddler) [Read More](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/what-emotional-support-interactions-happen-during-mealtime) ## [Why Aren't the Infant and Toddler CLASS Tools the Same?](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/why-arent-the-infant-and-toddler-class-tools-the-same) 03 May 2016 by [Mary-Margaret Gardiner](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/author/mary-margaret-gardiner) [![](https://info.teachstone.com/hs-fs/file-2382562307-png/social-suggested-images/Infant-in-Early-Head-Start.png)](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/why-arent-the-infant-and-toddler-class-tools-the-same) Let's talk today about the CLASS tool being used for infants and toddlers. You may be familiar with the fact that the Infant measure (birth to 18 months) has one domain—Responsive Caregiving— with four dimensions, while the Toddler measure (15-36 months) has two domains—Emotional and Behavioral Support and Engaged Support for Learning—with eight dimensions. Topics: [Infant and Toddler](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/topic/infant-and-toddler) [Read More](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/why-arent-the-infant-and-toddler-class-tools-the-same) 1 ### Want to receive blog updates by email? #### Be in the know. Stay connected to Teachstone with our most recent blog posts that apply to you–featuring articles, tips, and updates on trainings. ### Get these blog posts in your inbox! 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