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Toilet Learning

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This list contains resources on toilet training and learning for young children.

Table of Contents

IEL Resources

Books

  • It’s Potty Time by Ron Berry, Chris Sharp (2019)
  • It’s Potty Time: A Toddler Prep Book by Amy Kathleen Pittman and Aaron Pittman (2022)
  • The New Potty by Gina and Mercer Mayer (2003)
  • Once Upon a Potty by Alona Frankel (2014)

Web Resources

  • Potty Training (also in Spanish)
    Source: HealthyChildren.org

    This page provides a list of links for information regarding toilet training.

  • Potty Training: Learning to the Use the Toilet
    Source: Zero to Three

    There is not one “right” way or one “right” age to learn how to use the toilet. This article gives some questions and thoughts to keep in mind as you help your child learn to use the toilet.

  • Toilet Training
    Source: KidsHealth

    This article explains when children may be ready to toilet train, how long toilet training takes, and gives tips for families.

  • Toilet Training
    Source: University of Missouri Extension

    This page contains links to information regarding toilet training in young children, including information on readiness, beginning the process and how to help a child during the training process. Toilet training for children with disabilities is also included.

  • Toilet Training Your Child
    Source: FamilyDoctor.org

    This page contains information regarding toilet training young children, including when to start toilet training, how to prepare children for toilet training, and things to consider when toilet training.

About this resource

Setting(s) for which the article is intended:
  • Home
  • Family Child Care
  • Child Care Center
  • Preschool Program

Intended audience(s):
  • Parents / Family
  • Teachers / Service providers

Age Levels (the age of the children to whom the article applies):
Related IEL Birth to Three Guidelines:
Reviewed: 2022
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