Two-year-olds are full of energy, enthusiasm, exploration—and growing independence. With so many new skills, your child can’t wait to use them! Check out our terrific toys for twos, plus playtime ideas for fun crafts and activities to help your toddler discover the joys of accomplishing new things.
He knows the difference between safe and dangerous
She's becoming more social with other kids
Good eye-hand coordination means he can build with blocks and tuck a stuffed animal into bed
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, trucks, trains and other vehicles
Little People® Wheelies™ Stand ’n Play™ Rampway
Little People®
Racin’ Ramps Garage™
Little People® Lil’ Movers™ Aeroplane
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.
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.
Dance 'til You Drop
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Most toddlers love to express themselves through music and dance. Provide your toddler with an opportunity for creative body expression, with a fun twist.
Materials
Audio player & playlist with a variety of music
Large area for dancing
Instructions
Play the music and stand in the middle of the room.
When the first song comes on, dance to the music, and encourage your toddler to dance with you.
When the music changes, change your dance to match, and encourage your toddler to change with you.
Dance until you drop.
Safety
Be sure the room is cleared so you don't crash into anything while you're dancing! Take breaks if you get tired.
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