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This can be an enjoyable, and sometimes frustrating, time as your toddler learns independence. Hold conversations and let him know that what he says is important. Comment on what he is doing and encourage him to talk about his actions. Not only are you helping him with language skills, you are also building a bond between the two of you for future communication. |
- Walking
- Older children can kick, throw a ball
- Older children can stand on one foot
- Learns to climb stairs, eventually putting one foot on each step
- Learns to stand and walk on tiptoes
- Likes to explore the environment by climbing over and crawling under objects
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- Aware of similarities and differences in objects, self and others; older children can group similar toys
- Starts scribbling with crayon and may be able to draw a circle
- Learning to use scissors and thread large beads
- May know up to 200 words and can put them together in sentences
- Beginning to understand the concepts of now, soon and later
- May use one object to represent another, e.g. may use a block to represent a phone
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- Feels empowered and also fearful of independence. Tests limits to learn who he is and how he should behave. Sometimes likes being grown and sometimes wants to be a baby, e.g. walks alone or wants to ride in the stroller, pushes you away or needs to be held.
- Develops a sense of belonging and understands when he is respected
- Learning self control. Feelings can be strong, fearful of monsters, very proud of accomplishments, very angry when displeased and may express emotions physically.
- Becoming aware of other children. Older children enjoy playing together and are beginning to understand that other children have rights too.
- Learning to handle every day routines such as eating and dressing independently.
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- Encourage sand and water play.
- Provide equipment, time and space for active play, such as jumping, running, balancing, climbing, and riding tricycles.
- Read a book that rhymes. Read it again and again if he likes it. Soon, he will finish a line if you stop and point to the last word. This is an early part of reading.
- Make a game of sorting. Let your toddler help unload and sort groceries. Let her help you sort socks when you do laundry. You can sort and count together.
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