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Bathtime bubbles

 Liven up bathtime by giving your child bubbles to blow, count, pop and play with.
Science Go to Bathtime bubbles Page
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Learning sizes

 Point out noticeable size differences to your child.
Mathematics Go to Learning sizes Page
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Scribbling and squeezing

 2 and 3-year-olds may not produce recognizable letters and pictures, but this is an important step on the road to learning how to write and draw.
Creativity & Life Skills Go to Scribbling and squeezing Page
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I can do it myself

 How do you foster independence without letting your toddler run amok?
Personal & Social Skills Go to I can do it myself Page
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Letters around the house

 Lay down the foundation for learning the alphabet and phonological awareness.
Reading & Writing Go to Letters around the house Page
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Name that shape

 Help your child recognize and name basic shapes.
Mathematics Go to Name that shape Page
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A fresh look at vegetables

 Instead of saving dessert for last, tell your child that he can only eat his vegetables once he eats his dinner.
Personal & Social Skills Go to A fresh look at vegetables Page
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Time travel

 When you are planning an outing with your child, encourage your child to talk about it before, during and after.
Personal & Social Skills Go to Time travel Page
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Write on!

 Encourage your child to “write” by providing large sheets of paper and crayons or pencils to practice.
Reading & Writing Go to Write on! Page
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Making friends

 Help your child understand social skills by talking about feelings together.
Personal & Social Skills Go to Making friends Page
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Sorting showtime!

 When it's time to pick up the toys, encourage your child to create a toy display.
Logic & Problem Solving Go to Sorting showtime! Page
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Toy classification

 Ask your child to sort his toys into different groups.
Logic & Problem Solving Go to Toy classification Page