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Scout & Violet finger puppets You can use these finger puppets to create your own finger plays. Or, you and your child can make up a story.
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Puppy headband Have a howl encouraging motor skills, such as cutting, coloring and crawling around on all fours.
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Let's pretend... Have you noticed a bit of pretend play going on in your house? Toward the end of a child’s second year, toddlers are pretending in a variety of ways.
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The magic of music Music can encourage toddlers to move their bodies in rhythm, or set the mood for dancing or napping.
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A rainbow of fun With St. Patrick's Day approaching and rainbow sightings everywhere, March is the perfect time to talk about colors with your toddler!
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Toddler tech toys 101 You can’t walk down a supermarket aisle today without seeing at least one toddler clutching mommy or daddy’s smartphone. But while very young children don’t need phones, a few just-for-kids tech toys can help children feel connected and round out their pretend play toy box.
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Going on a picnic Turn your picnic into a teachable moment.
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Name that hue Take every chance you can to teach toddlers about color.
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Superstar dad What father figures give to kids that no one else can.
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Rhythm and groove Get in the learning groove with these easy musical activities.
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Is my baby gifted? Learn how to provide enrichment for that beautiful little mind.
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Animal masks: Monkey mask, Hippo mask, Tiger mask Color and cut out adorable animal masks featuring the Learning Friends Monkey, Hippo and Tiger
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