Preschool Theme: Rhythm, Repetition, and Parent Modeling. Cultivate Parent Attachment. A toddler longs for rhythm, repetition, and activities that feel safe. As a parent, you should continue on your daily rhythm or schedule and then slowly add a child, or two, or three within your daily activity. Contact other mothers while your toddler is napping … Continue reading Summary of the Needs and Rhythms of Each Age from Preschool to Grade Eight