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Playing "let's pretend" sets the stage for a rich imagination—see our ideas for activities and props—and it also helps your toddler make sense of things, express individuality and gain a sense of control. Speaking of "control," you may have some important questions about this age; our library of parenting advice can help.
She starts and stops without falling, suddenly dodges, runs, and skips.
She tells you what she is going to draw before she starts but if she thinks the drawing is starting to look like something else, she abandons the original plan.
She can play by herself, fitting the pieces into her puzzle.
She likes to have a choice of colors.
She expects you to display her work; this is always the best reward.
Music-making toys

Play kitchen with pretend food and utensils

Simple remote-control vehicles

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Can you fool your toddler? When he was younger you could, but now that he's growing up, it won't be so easy. Still, don't let him bet his future college fund on this Shell Game! continued ...

Other Play & Learn activities for this age:
What Happened? Picture Pairs Mix It Up
Sand and Water Storybook Theater Silly Stories
Copycat Tightrope Walk Sticker Search
Know the Noise

Toilet Training
'Mommy, Daddy—I went poopy in the potty!' Do you long to hear those precious words from your child? Some children and parents breeze effortlessly through toilet training while others experience more difficulty. When you think your child might be ready for toilet training, take a deep breath and muster up all the determination and patience you have to work on it for several months. And consider the following tips to help make toilet training easier for you and your child:  continued ...
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  2 months   9 months   2 ½ to 3 years
  3 months   10 months   3 years
  4 months   11 months   4 years
  5 months   12 months   5+ years
  6 months   12 to 18 months


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