All About Play
How your child plays now:
- Social play becomes more important for 2-year-old children. If other children are around, your two-year-old may "explode" into activity.
- He plays with toys by himself, fitting the pieces into his puzzle board.
- He imitates those he knows and likes to do what they do.
- At this stage in his development, he begins to use a crayon
- He puts words together to make simple sentences and can follow simple instructions.
Why your child will enjoy these toys now:
- Ride-on toys
- Role-play toys
- Sports toys
- Roller skates
- Battery-powered ride-on toys
- Play kitchen with toy food and utensils
- Simple remote-control vehicles
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Dr. Kenneth N. Condrell, Ph.D., Child Psychologist Parents have to be resourceful and creative to deal with the challenges of raising children. That’s why, whenever I give parenting lectures, I make a point to listen to the advice of the mothers and fathers in the audience. Frequently, they share useful and unique strategies for encouraging better b...
Play & Learn Family Activities
You’ll be helping your 2- to 2½-year-old’s development when you try these fun activities together.
