“I do it myself!” That may be your toddler’s mantra, embracing every opportunity to learn, do, and become more independent. Role-play toys that encourage pretending will help your child understand new experiences, bringing the big world down to size.
Express a range of moods, from joy to frustration to jealousy
“It's what all of us mums want to do: provide the best for our little ones—whether it’s fresh produce, shoes that fit properly, or a toy that will boost her brain matter.”
He's on the move, walking forward, sideways and backward as well as running
Her rapidly-increasing vocabulary may range from 50 to 200 words
He can express a range of moods, from joy to frustration to jealousy
She can use shape sorters and throw balls
He can follow basic directions
She can scoot on toddler ride-ons
He can stack one block on another
Cars, trucks, trains and other vehicles
Little People® Zoo Talkers™ Animal Sounds Zoo Train
Little People® Wheelies™ Zig the Big Rig™
Little People® Wheelies™ Stand ’n Play™ Rampway
Help your child learn more:
Read picture books about different types of vehicles and what they're used for. Talking with him is especially important at this stage, when he's building receptive language.
Encourage listening to directions (keep them simple at this age) and get her thinking about problem solving. Create little stories and assign small jobs to complete. "Can you drive the truck over to the door and unload the boulders there?"
Let him haul things around in his vehicles, or use them to transport people from place to place to foster understanding of each vehicle's purpose. Tell him how helpful he is, and you'll really bolster his confidence.
Themed playsets
Little People® Wheelies™ Stand ’n Play™ Rampway
Little People® Wheelies™ Revs 'n Sounds™ Race Track
Little People® Touch & Feel Farm
Help your baby learn more:
Read picture books to your child about the playset’s theme—like farm life, animals and crops. Talk about what a farmer does and how farms provide us with food.
On the grow. If you have a garden, call on your "little farmer" to help with planting, weeding, or harvesting. Even if she's just sitting next to you digging, she'll feel important and this experience will help her understand what farmers do.
Sound practice. Reinforce your child's recognition skills by helping him practice sounds he hears—if you start, it's likely that your child will soon join in. Then challenge his memory and thinking skills by showing him an animal or a car and asking him to make that sound.
Field trip. It helps your child make connections when you can relate a learning concept to things within her own range of experience. Make an effort to show your child the real thing: visit a zoo or a farm. When you're in the car together, point out different vehicles.
Chore time. Prompt problem-solving and thinking skills by giving your child little chores to do. “Let's put the animals in their stalls for the night. Are they all in the right places?”
Children develop at their own pace and reach milestones at different times. The highlights mentioned in this website are approximate guidelines only. If you have any questions about your child's development, consult your healthcare provider.
Animal Walk
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Dr. Doolittle sings a song called “Talk Like the Animals,” but your baby can “Walk Like the Animals” with a little assistance from you. All you need are a little imagination and a creative step!
Materiais
Pictures of animals
Marching music
Floor space
Instructions
Pick out pictures of animals that have a distinct walk, such as an elephant (sways back and forth), a cat (tiptoes), a dog (runs), a snake (slithers), a crane (high-steps), a duck (waddles), a mouse (scurries), a spider (uses all its arms and legs), and so on.
Put on some marching music to inspire your Animal Walk.
Stand in the middle of a large floor space and show your baby the first animal picture.
Then begin to walk like the animal, using your body creatively.
Encourage your baby to follow your footsteps.
After a few muments, pick another animal and change your walk to suit.
Safety
Be sure the floor space is clear so your baby doesn't trip over anything.
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