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Language is what enables your child to share thoughts, emotions, and ideas with others. You’re probably amazed by the things your toddler says each day. These are fun ways to build on already blossoming language skills. Blow bubbles and let the conversation begin. Big bubbles,…

Your child’s mastery of fine-motor skills or use of the hands will allow for greater independence. Here are some of skills you can encourage for your toddler to perfect in the next year. Building a tower of blocks Completing 5 piece puzzles Zipping large zippers…

Enjoy the great outdoors by letting your toddler walk, climb, run, jump, slide, swing, and play ball. Physical activity helps to develop gross motor skills, self-control, and independence. Play Follow the Leader with your little one. Hop, stand on one foot, or tip toe around…

Language development is essential and enables learning in all areas. Engage your young toddler in a few fun activities to help develop their language skills. Sing songs to teach new words. Encourage your child to join in. Play the point and name game. Point to…

Young toddlers love to use their hands to explore the world. Provide your child with as many activities as possible to satisfy their curiosity and develop fine motor skills. Practice making vertical lines with sidewalk chalk. Paint during bath time with soap crayons, finger paints,…

Getting active with your toddler is very simple. Encouraging these gross motor activities will develop your child’s skills and keep exercise pleasurable. Push/Pull and ride on toys are great for busy little people. Walk up and down stairs in your home while holding your toddler’s…

Babies learn from the words they hear around them. The more you talk and interact, the faster your infant acquires speech and language skills. • Read books to your infant in a slow clear voice to help your infant develop a rich vocabulary. • Sing…

Fine motor skills involve the development of small muscle movements of the hands. Activities that require your little one to use their hands will develop these muscles. Here are some examples: Let your infant drop favorite toys in the bathtub making a fun splash learning…

Parents enjoy watching their infant crawl, pull up to stand and stand on their own. Encouraging and building your baby’s strength and coordination with gross motor activities is very beneficial. Make an obstacle course by spreading blankets and pillows on the floor. Sit across from…