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We can do a lot of things in just a few minutes!
We can:
• goforawalk• rollaballbetweenus• dancetoasong• putmydolltobed• playwith“actionfigures”
I love to play with you! Let’s play outdoors! Ages 1 and 2 C-16
Limit my TV Time:
•Nomorethan2hourseachday•OnlyletmewatchDVDsthatteachmethings
• Iwon’tlearntoreadifIwatchtoomuchTV
I like to:
• collectleaves• chasebubblesyoublowforme
• goforawalk• helpintheyard• visitaplayground
Here’s something new we will try:
Keep me safe outdoors
•Keepyoureyesonmeatalltimes.Iamfastandfearless.Letmeexplorebutkeepmesafe.
•Neverleavemealonenearwater.
• Checkplaygroundsforsafety.
• Ineedtolearnstreetandplaygroundsafety.Holdmyhandwhencrossingthestreetandaroundswings.Helpmeclimbsafely.
• Insectrepellentwillprotectmefrommosquitos.
Hi, Folks!It’s me--your toddler!
My job is to play!Play makes my brain and body develop. It helps me learn.
Let’s play together!You are my first and best teacher-- and I love you!
• Childproofallmyplayareas.•Makesureallmyplaythingsarebiggerthantheinsideofatoiletpapertube.
•Watchmeeverysecondaroundwater.
Ahatandsunscreen(atleastSPF15)willprotectmefromtoomuchsun.
ToddlerPlay!
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• chaseeachother• stackemptyboxesandknockthemover• playwithoneofmytoys• chaseandpopbubbles• singthealphabetsong
You are my best teacher.
It’sfunwhenyou:• getdownonthefloorandplaywithme• playwhatIwanttoplay• playwithmeoften,evenifit’sonlyforafewminutesatatime
Keep me safe
L O U I S I A N A D E P A R T M E N TO F H E A L T H & H O S P I T A L S
O f fi c e o f P u b l i c H e a l t h
I’m your toddler.My job is to play!
• scribble• singsongsanddance• feedmyself• helpyouwithhousework• dothingsbymyself
Read to me every day!I’mreadyfor:• storiesthatrhyme• booksIcanlookatonmyown• storiesyoumakeupaboutme
Naming GamesAskmetoname:• foods• animals• partsofmybody
Active play, every day!Iloveactiveplay,likewalking,running,andclimbingashighasIcan.
Activeplaykeepsmehealthyandhappy.Canwefindasafeplaceoutsideformetorunandplay?Ineedactiveplayatleastanhouraday.
When I play:
• I learn about the world and how it works.• I develop strong muscles and bones.• I learn new skills.• I learn to use my imagination.• I find out that I can do things.• I feel good about who I am.
I also like:
• toysIcanpushorpull• boxesandblocks• bubbles• foamballs,sockballs,beachballs,plasticballs
When I am 1 year oldIamintoeverything!Pleasedon’tsayI’m“bad.”I’mjustbusylearning.Ilearnalotbytouchingthings.
Iliketoplaywithyou.Ialsoliketoplaybymyself.Iwon’treallyplaywithotherkidsuntilIamolder,butIwillplaynexttothem.Iamnotabletosharetoysyet.
YoucaneasilydistractmefromwhatIamdoing.Justgivemesomethingnewtodo.
Make this easy dough for me to play with
Withyourhands,mix3cupsofflourwith1cupofsalt,3tablespoonsofcookingoil,andabout1cupofwater.Addfoodcoloringifyouhaveit.Thenaddmorewateruntilthedoughissoftandsmooth.Havefunwithit!Thencoveritwellandrefrigerateit.Itwilllastafewweeks.
When I am 2 years oldIwanttodoitmy wayatagetwo.Myfavoritewordsare“NO”and“MINE!”
I’mhappierifyouletmemakechoices.Ilikeyoutoaskme,“Doyouwanttowearthisorthat?”or“Doyouwanttoreadthisbookorthatone?
IamstartingtomakefriendsbutIcan’tshareyet.
Quiet play every day, too!Ilikearoutineofdoingthesamethingseachdayatthesametime.Thishelpsmeknowwhattoexpectandmakesmefeelsecure.IliketodothingsthatcalmmedownbeforeIeatandsleep.
Some quiet routines I like:
• afewminutestoworkapuzzleorlookatabookbeforemeals
• playingwithtoysduringmybath• readingwithyoubeforebed
I like to:
• playinabox•walk,run,climb,anddance• holdonespecialtoy,blanketorpillow
Books I like:
• picturebookswiththingstoname• touch-and-feelbooks• bookswithcardboardpages• familyphotoalbums
I like to:•playwithaball•runandjump•playhideandseek•haveyouchaseme•buildthingswithblocks
• playwithmyfoodandfeedmyself• useasmallcup• dropthingsfrommyhighchair
• dothingsoverandoveragain• pilethingsupandpushthemover• copywhatyoudo
PleaseteachmewordsthathelpmetellyouhowIfeel.