Activities By Age: 1-2 Years
Things to Work On:
- Learning to talk (Language development)
- Small hand movements (Fine motor skills)
- Playing with friends (Social skills)
Activity Ideas
Encourage your toddler to stack blocks high. This helps them learn to use their hands and eyes together and how to solve problems.
Read easy books that have big pictures and words. This helps them learn language.
Sing songs with hand motions, like “The Wheels on the Bus.” This helps them with motor skills and talking.
Give your toddler crayons or markers and ask them to scribble. This helps with their hand control.
Give them a toy kitchen set or dolls to play make-believe. This helps them to be creative and learn social skills.
Simple play helps babies grow! These activities help them learn to move, bond with you, and learn with their senses. This includes tummy time, soft music, and playing with toys.
Toddlers learn by playing! These fun activities help them talk, use their hands, and play with others. This includes stacking blocks, singing songs, and pretend play.
At this age, toddlers are curious and full of energy! These easy activities help build language motor skills, and get them used to playing with friends.
Preschoolers love to explore and make things! These fun activities help with talking, thinking, and playing with others. This includes puzzles, puppet stories, and taking nature walks.
Kids get ready for school by learning through play! Try fun activities that help them with thinking, talking, and moving their bodies. This includes science experiments, telling stories, and letter games.
For more information on developmental milestones visit the CDC’s Developmental Milestones »