WHAT IS MY TODDLER LEARNING TO DO?
- Walk, climb and run
- Kick and throw a ball
- Follow simple instructions
- Feed himself/herself
- Scribble with a pencil or crayon
- Say his/her first name
- Start to cooperate when playing
- Point to named objects, e.g. dog
- Know some body parts
- Say many words and begin to join words with meaning
- Possibly be anxious about separating from you
- Walk, run, climb, kick and jump easily
- Recognise and identify common objects and pictures by pointing
- Use 2-3 words together
- Say his/her name when asked
- Use a pencil to scribble circles and lines
- Play with other children
- Get dressed with help
- Engage in ‘pretend’ play
- Feed him/herself using utensils and a cup
- Ask lots of questions
- Copy words and actions
- Make music, sing and dance
- Listen actively to stories and books
- Begin to count with numbers
- Recognise similarities and differences
- Speak in sentences and use many different words
- Understand opposites (big/little)
- Enjoy playing with other children
- Dress and undress with little help
- Answer simple questions
- Count 5-10 things
- Tell stories
- Enjoy jokes, rhymes and stories
- Have a longer attention span
- Follow simple instructions
- Go to the toilet
- Walk and run better
- Understand when someone is hurt and comfort them
- Follow simple rules and enjoy helping
- Develop independence and social skills they will use for learning and getting on with others at preschool and school.