Fun Things to Do With Young Toddlers

• Go on a pretend shopping trip! Give him a large tote bag and name each object as he places it into the bag.

• Make his stuffed animals talk! Treat it like a puppet and make it engage him in conversation and play.

• Introduce the toddler to painting and drawing. Talk about the pictures she is making and the tools she is using.

• Plan a picnic! Talk about what to bring and involve her in the preparation.

Fun Things To Do With Young Toddlers was created using information from Talk to Me, Baby! How You Can Support Young Children's Language Development, Second Edition. Learn more at www.brookespublishing.com/talktomebaby

• Let the toddler help out with chores. Give your toddler a damp rag and let him wipe the table.

• Try sliding different objects down a slide! Talk about which objects slide fast or slow and which objects go far.