TODDLERS (2-3 years)
Two-year-olds like to be independent. Emotions often
change within minutes!
Toddlers enjoy simple stories, rhymes and songs. They like books
with large pictures and are able to point to familiar objects
when asked. A toddler will listen to a favorite book over and
over again.
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Enjoys and follows simple stories, rhymes and songs.
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Uses simple phrases and two to three word sentences.
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Repeats words and sounds.
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Increases vocabulary to 500 words.
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Hums or tries to sing.
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Enjoys looking at books alone or together.
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Turns pages of book singly and gazes at pictures.
- Asks many questions.
- Copies adult actions and voices.
- Attention span is increasing.
BOOKS
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RECOMMEND:
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Read books with simple pictures and stories, lots of repetition and words that rhyme
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Let your child hold books and turn pages.
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Talk about colors, numbers and shapes in your everyday conversation.
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Sing simple rhyming songs about the people, places and animals a baby knows.
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Encourage verbal skills by giving simple directions.
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Add new information to what your child is saying, "Yes, that is a car, a big red car."
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Listen while your child tells you a story.
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Keep expectations reasonable.
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Praise your child at every opportunity.
- Read with them every day.
- Make sharing books a special time for closeness
- Let them see that you enjoy reading
- Let them play with books
- Take them to the Library
- Make books available in your home
- Put books within their reach
- Limit TV viewing