Release the pencil – use that strong finger to set it free
What can we see here then? - Point to what you find exciting
What is inside that cup? Using cups to practise holding and tipping
Twist and turn using two plastic cups – pop them inside each other and off you go
Find two plastic cups that slot inside each other. When your toddler is awake and playful, show them the two cups. First, make sure your toddler is watching as you place one cup inside the other, then model how to twist and turn the cups. You might also demonstrate how to pull the inner cup back out. Pass the cups to your toddler and give them time to explore.
I don’t like that – ooh but now I can’t see what it is, I might be interested
Tonight, I am going to be... - wearing fancy footwear with my dressing-up clothes!
One, two… Enjoy number rhymes and songs together
Let’s fix it together – look at broken objects with your toddler
“I’ve got two cars.” Talk about numbers as you play
Look at books about visiting different places – talk about how people act, depending on where they are