I’m always moving, constantly growing, and learning more and more about my world every day. It can be exciting, but it can also be a little overwhelming sometimes. I’m going to be eager every day to explore, but I need…
I love learning, and some of the things you can teach me now are about who I am and who my family is! Help me learn how to say my full name, my age, my birthday, and who my parents…
One of my favorite things to do is learning to use my voice to make different noises and sounds. And what better way than to use my voice to sing! When I hear music, you’ll see me move my body…
Now that I know more about the world around me, I’ll discover times when I have to solve problems. I might be trying to do something with my hands that I haven’t tried before (like turning a knob), or playing…
Now that I’m two years old, I’ve probably learned how to walk, run and climb really well. But that doesn’t mean I’m done learning how to be coordinated! This is a great age to start teaching me new skills for…
My vocabulary has gotten so big and I’m adding new words every day! Even though I’ve learned lots of things to say, sometimes using my words is hard, and I might get frustrated or try using actions like pointing or…
For a long time, I’ve been holding objects – I probably held onto your finger the day I was born! But when it comes to the “right” way to hold objects, I’m still learning. I might be able to feed…
Now that I’m moving around pretty well on my own, you’ll see that I really like solving problems. It feels really good for me when I feel helpful or when something that was confusing becomes clear to me. When I…
I may not be able to help vacuum, do dishes, or other chores that require a lot of strength and coordination. But, I can help with small things like sorting laundry, putting away my toys, and wiping off the table…
My world has grown so much, and I have learned about so many of the things around me – it’s been so exciting for me! I’ll keep on trying things and exploring and learning what is okay and not okay…
One of the most important things you can do for me, no matter how old I am, is to help me feel prepared for what each day will bring. This means trying to keep a routine, or schedule, for me…
Help me learn how to take turns and share. I can practice when I am with my friends, and I can practice with you, too! When we have cookies, have me take them to everyone in the room and offer…
Sometimes, visiting a big place with lots of strangers can be scary, especially if I see people who are sick, or who are hurting. If I am not ready, please leave me with a trusted adult so that I won’t…
Toddlers learn a lot by watching and playing with other children. If you invite one of my friends over to play, take me to the park to play, or join a play group in our community I will have lots…
“Freeze” and “Hokey Pokey” are fun musical games. When I play it with you, I have to listen and follow directions. I also learn new words and sounds. I am moving, exercising my body. I think you will enjoy watching…
I may be saying, “I miss my deployed parent, and it’s hard dealing with all of these changes.” You can support me by offering clear, simple words for what I may be feeling: “You look sad, are you missing Mommy?”…
