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Two-year-olds are full of energy, enthusiasm, exploration—and growing independence. With so many new skills at age 2, your child can't wait to use them! Our experts' advice can help guide you through "the terrific twos," and our playtime ideas for fun new activities will help your toddler discover the joys of experimenting and accomplishing new things.
Social play becomes more important for two-year-olds. If other children are around, your two-year-old may "explode" into activity. Some other behaviors typical of two-year-olds include:
A two-year-old plays by himself, fitting the pieces into his puzzle board.
A two-year-old imitates those he knows and likes to do what they do.
A two-year-old begins to use a crayon.
A two-year-old puts words together to make simple sentences and can follow simple instructions.
He plays by himself, fitting the pieces into his puzzle board.
He imitates those he knows and likes to do what they do.
He begins to use a crayon.
He puts words together to make simple sentences and can follow simple instructions.
Toys that prompt role-play and encourage social interaction with others.

Race-themed small vehicle play

Humorous small-vehicle play

Ride-on toys

Role-play toys

Sports toys

Roller skates

Battery-powered ride-ons

Toy boxes

* How to help your two-year-old learn more with these toys ...

Most two-year-olds love to express themselves through music and dance. Provide your two-year-old with an opportunity for creative body expression, with a fun twist. continued ...

Other Play & Learn activities for two-year-olds:
Go Together Wash 'em Up Flannel Tale
Hide the Music Glad, Sad, and Mad Storyteller
Scribble Scrabble Sticker Magic Toddler Bowling
Dress-Up Parade What's Wrong?

How can I wean my 2-year-old off her thumb? She mainly sucks her thumb when she is holding her "dolly" which she uses for security and to sleep with.
I wouldn't be in a big rush to get a 2-year-old to give it up; she is young, and it sounds as though she sucks her thumb mainly when she goes to bed. If your child sucks only when holding her "dolly," you have an ace in the hole. Put the "dolly" away when she gets up and tell her she can have it again at naptime and bedtime. She will protest ...  continued ...
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GeoTrax™
Rail & Road System Workin' Town™ Railway

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Little People® A to Z Learning Zoo™

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Little People® Lil' Pirate Ship
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My Sweet Kitchen™
Cook 'n Sizzle Kitchen

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Dora Explore with Me Trike™

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Monster Jam® Blue Thunder® Monster Truck

Online Games
& Activities for your
2- to 2 ½-year-old
What's Different?
Tap and Color!
Learn Your Colors and Shapes
Learn Your ABC's
Bubble Tractor Game
Eddie's™ Story
Maggie's™ Story
Sonya Lee's™ Story
Shapes and Colors Game
Bubble Mower Game