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Paint the town red

 At this age toddlers are more interested in experimenting with paint than creating "artwork."
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New colors

 Learning can be messy—but it’s also great fun!
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Role-play frustrations away

 Your child's own toys can be a handy tool for helping him control his toddler tantrums.
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Johnny works with one hammer

 Get your toddler in the rhythm of following directions with this terrific action song.
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Thanks from the bottom of my art

 Discover creative uses for those piles of creative "artwork."
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Retell a story

 Nurture the skills to read happily ever after by acting out stories from a favorite book.
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Head in the clouds

 Look up at the clouds or into the leaves on trees and point out the shapes you see.
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Imagination station

 Help your child make sense of the world through plenty of pretend play.
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Stepping stones to reading

 Make storytelling stones so your toddler can write a story.
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Pretend play, real learning

 Pretend play changes throughout childhood. Here's what to expect and how to foster it.
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The pretend play toybox: 7 ideas for promoting pretend play

 Promote pretend play in your house with these easy ideas.
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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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