Talking helps toddlers learn and understand the meaning of words. When he talks, he learns how to use words. When you listen, you let him know that his thoughts are important. He needs words to say what he is thinking and to remember events. All of these language development stages can be enhanced with toddler games.
The special ways your family celebrates and spends time together are family ideas that toddlers like to talk about and re-create.
Toddler Games
What You Need
Items for pretend play such as old clothing, hats, bags, empty food boxes, dolls, stuffed animals, plastic food, bowls and dishes.
Travel with Toddler
Play with your child as you explore the pretend props. Pretend together that you are going to the zoo, on a picnic, to a family gathering or on a trip. Talk about what you'll need to take and what will happen.
"If we're going on a picnic, we'll need some food. What should we take?"
"If we stay with Grandma, who else will we see?"