“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 moms 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
Potty Training
Royal Stepstool Potty™
Help your baby learn more:
Begin with basics. Toys like these expose your child to the basic building blocks of learning simple concepts like letters, numbers, shapes and colors. Talk about these when you play with your child, extending them to other parts of the day.
Counting time. As you walk up steps, count them as you go. “1, 2, 3, 4, 5—wow, you climbed 5 steps!” You’re extending learning, but you don’t need to be concerned about teaching actual numbers at this age.
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!
Materials
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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