- Sorting
laundry, talk about what clothing belongs to which person ("That's daddy's
sock", "That's your shirt", "That's mommy's dress")
- Trade
toys with other parents so your child can explore and talk about new
things
- Take your
child to a local library program or play-group to meet new people and
experience new things
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- Points
to things described ("Show me what goes on your feet.")
- Knows
the difference between "big" vs. "little", "hot" vs. "cold", "dirty"
vs. "clean", etc.
- Understands
that "he" refers to a boy and "she" refers to a girl
- Follows
simple one-step directions ("Tidy-up your toys", "Take your shoes off")
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- Uses "-s"
at the end of words when there is more than one ("Two dogs")
- Starting
to use "-'s" at the end of words to talk about things belonging to someone
(That's daddy's shoe.")
- Answers
"yes/no", "What", "Where" questions ("Is mommy at work?", "What is he/she
doing?", "Where's the baby?")
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- Loves
being with other children, but can have difficulty sharing and taking
turns
- Has good
attention span for playing with favourite toys, or reading stories
- Wants
to "help" adults and imitates adult behaviour
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- A child
who prefers to play alone and/or doesn't seek adult attention
- Multiple
ear infections - (See your family doctor for a referral to an Ear, Nose
and Throat (ENT) doctor)
- A child
acts frustrated when trying to talk
- A child
who does not listen well.
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