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18 Months - Looks at a few pages in a book with you
Points to show you something interesting Tries to say 3 or more words other than mama and dada Follows one step directions without pointing “give it to me" Copies you doing chores Plays with toys in a simple way Walks without holding on to anyone or anything Scribbles Drinks from cup without lid, may spill sometimes Climbs on and off a couch or chair without help
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2 YearsNotices when others are hurt or upset Looks at your face to see how you react Points at things in book when you ask where is the bear Says at least 2 words together Points to at least 2 body parts when you ask Plays with more than 1 toy at a time Tries to use switches, knobs, or buttons on a toy Kicks a ball Runs Walks up a few stairs without help Eats with a spoon
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30 MonthsPlays next to other children sometimes plays with them Follows simple routines Says about 50 words Names things in a book when you point and ask what is this? Says 2 or more words together where 1 is an action word Uses things to pretend Follows 2 step instructions Shows they know at least 1 color Turns book pages 1 at a time when you read Takes some clothes off by self Jumps off ground with both feet
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Terrific Toddlers Care for a toddler? Try these books to help with development, reading, and so much more
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Wouldn't you like to do more with less? To move away from overscheduled, overstimulated helicopter parenting and toward imaginative, exploratory, independent discovery? This book gives you the tools you need to do exactly that and empowers you to trust your instincts.
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Who it's for: First-time parents of toddlers looking for sound advice and funny stories
What it is: A comprehensive guide to parenting toddlers, covering key situations from eating, sleeping, and tantrums, to potty training, communication, and so much more
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Parents Say: "Very easy for baby food", "my 3-year-old loved getting in the kitchen to help prep this dish", "our whole family had this as a snack and our toddler wanted more", "have never attempted kale with them and all were reluctant at first, but everyone ate it!"
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What you'll find: Whether you're completely new to signing, or you just want to expand your vocabulary, The Complete Guide to Baby Sign Language makes it simple and fun. Explore more than 200 American Sign Language signs that will help your child express everything from "eat," "more," and "all done" to specific foods, animals, tasks, and even emotions"
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STEAM Concepts for Infants and Toddlers by Nichole A. BaumgartOverview: Uses full-color photographs to illustrate tangible, rich STEAM learning environments for children from birth to age three. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics Reviewers Say: The authors help us notice how children use STEAM processes to make meaning in their worlds. Provides a framework that is nuanced, clear, and immediately applicable to infant and toddler settings. I highly recommend this book.
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Hike It Baby : 100 Awesome Outdoor Adventures with Babies and Toddlers by Shanti Hodges Who it's for: New parents, families with babies and toddlers who want to get outside How it can help: “Family-friendly trail” is often a misleading phrase, and doesn’t take young children under the age of 5 into consideration, whose safety and comfort require a different perspective. The unpredictable nature of little ones leads many parents to put their adventure dreams on the back burner, missing out on years of meaningful experiences as a family.
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Starting with Character : Activities for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos by Cathy WaggonerWhat's inside: Your guide to support six key character traits in young children: caring, honesty, integrity, respect, responsibility, and self-discipline. This guide provides everything needed for preparing the environment, creating routines, and evaluating individual learning styles. Lesson plans and steps for creating new lessons are provided, as well as guides for evaluating children's progress. About the authors: Cathy Waggoner has worked in the field of education since 1989 with experience as a child care director and administrator at the Promethean Foundation. Martha Herndon, PhD, has worked as both an ECE educator and researcher since 1975
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Who it's for: Anyone living with a toddler who wants to learn how to stay composed when your toddler is not, how to set up your home and get rid of the chaos, how to raise an inquisitive learner, and how to see the world through your toddler's eyes
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