Your toddler may love to ask over and over, "What's that? What's that?" As you point at signs and name what is on them, you lead your toddler into the beginning stages of "reading" words. He's learning that print is a symbol for the real thing. Parents can make these toddler learning activities more meaningful by making them a part of everyday life. Young children love repetition, so toddler games that follow the same routine over and over will capture their interest.
What you need:
You, your child and a trip to the produce aisle in the grocery store.
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As you and your toddler travel about the produce aisle in the grocery store, point to the signs that say what each item is. Say, "This says 'carrot.' Here's a carrot. We need to buy carrots today." Or maybe, "This says 'broccoli.' This is broccoli. We planted broccoli in our garden at home." Toddlers will love the patterns and repetition. This game keeps your child from getting bored and keeps you from getting frustrated. Meanwhile, it gives your child some great pre-reading experiences.