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Early Pre-school

Choosing Puzzles for Two-Year-Olds: Fit, Interest and Help

Puzzles for two-year-olds should offer an understandable invitation. Look at the design, the picture and how pieces fit before focusing on the number printed on the box. A puzzle that matches an interest can be more appealing…

Early Pre-school

Pretend Kitchen Play for Two-Year-Olds: Simple Story Starters

Pretend kitchen play for two-year-olds can use a small set of appropriate props and one familiar event: making a pretend meal, setting a place or welcoming a visitor. Keep the materials manageable so the story matters more than…

Early Pre-school

Pretend Play with Dolls: Everyday Care Stories for Preschoolers

Pretend play with dolls can begin with an action your child recognizes: greeting, dressing or placing a doll beside a book. You do not need a detailed storyline. A few appropriate props can offer a starting point for the…

Early Pre-school

Teaching Young Preschoolers to Ask for Help

Teaching preschoolers to ask for help starts with making help available. A child who cannot open a container may cry, leave or push it away before finding the words. Treat the moment as communication and model a simple next step.

Early Pre-school

A Picture Schedule for Two-Year-Olds: Start with Three Steps

A picture schedule for two-year-olds can show a short sequence your child already experiences. Begin with three steps, such as clothes, breakfast and daycare bag. The pictures are useful when an adult connects them to the…