Around the time your toddler reaches 18 months of age, you’re in for a treat he’ll begin learning words at an astonishing rate.  Development rates vary, of course, but generally a language explosion occurs around 18 months. At that time, most children start adding new words at an incredible rate, giving them a […]
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A simple homemade doll gives greater meaning to familiar words.  • woman’s ribbed sock • shredded paper or batting (for stuffing) • thick thread • craft items such as yarn, ribbons, sequins, etc. Read a book of nursery rhymes and discuss the characters. Make your own Humpty-Dumpty! Flatten the sock so that the sole of the foot is face […]
Tickle your child’s tongue with a homemade book of rhymes.  • magazine or catalog with appealing pictures • children’s safety scissors • glue stick • stapler • drawing paper • marke • die  Ask your child to staple together several sheets of paper. She can make a cover for the book with crayons or markers. Give your child an appealing magazine […]
This sticky situation is perfect for toddlers.  • clear contact paper • collage materials — felt, ribbon, paper scraps (construction, wrapping, tissue) • construction paper (optional) Cut a piece of clear contact paper — approximately 12 to 15 inches square — and peel off the back. Provide your child with collage materials, and encourage her to stick them […]
These engaging activities help build the foundation for reading.  • Storybooks • Books with rhymes  1. Take a picture walk. Before they can read words, young children use picture cues to retell stories. Invite your toddler to describe what is happening in the illustrations of a favorite book. Ask lots of questions to hone his observation […]
 Create a desk where your newscaster can read the news. This can be any table or desk with a sheet over the front. have your children create a poster sized logo to dress up the set, giving a name to thier newscast. If desired, dress the set further with clocks, maps or other posters […]
