Playing “let’s pretend” sets the stage for a rich imagination. It also helps your toddler make sense of things, express individuality and gain a sense of control. Check out our playtips and plenty of toys just right for this age.
She enjoys mimicking the actions of those she knows
He creates simple sentences and uses the words "I, me and you"
She can hop, jump and climb stairs one foot at a time
He understands what "inside," "under" and "on top" mean
She can recall what to do when given simple instructions
Role-play toys
Bubble Mower
Help your child learn more:
Take part in pretending. "Mommy needs a checkup. Will you take Mommy's temperature?" Encourage your child to imagine different possibilities and you'll be amazed how quickly she picks up on the idea and takes the lead!
Ask questions to encourage more input from your child. "Whose clothes are you washing today? … What are you baking in your oven? … When will it be ready to eat?" Open-ended questions help build language and thinking skills to move from imitating to imagining.
Encourage good manners during pretend play. If he's at a make-believe restaurant, show your 2-year-old how to put a napkin on his lap, and remind him to say "please" and "thank you" as food is served. If he's pretending to take a train ride, talk about how important it is to be courteous to other passengers.
Cars, vehicles and RC toys
Little People® Disney® Princess Songs Palace
Little People®
Racin’ Ramps Garage™
Bubble Mower
Help your baby learn more:
On your mark, get set … For guaranteed fun, get down on the floor and play right alongside your child. Bring other vehicles into the play, then find yourselves in a race!
Create imaginary scenarios for play. Does your racecar need to stop at the garage for repairs? Use a play tool set or child-safe real tools (with your supervision, of course) to add to the fun. Tell your child the name of the tool and what it's used for. Talk about how other tools are used.
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.
Copycat
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Your toddler is a great imitator—which is one of the ways he learns. Turn the tables on him and play a game of Copycat, where you do the imitating!
Materials
Your bodies
Instructions
Bring your toddler into the playroom and set him on the floor.
Sit down next to him, imitating his exact body position.
Every time your toddler moves or does something, do exactly what he does.
See if you can tell when he catches on to what you’re doing!
Safety
Stop the game if your toddler gets into anything dangerous and deal with the problem before you continue. Don’t tease your toddler or upset him with your imitating.
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