What your toddler is learning now

While toddlers may progress at different rates, the following are some of the common milestones your toddler may reach in this age group:

• May start to use words
• May be shy around strangers
• Points to objects
• Turns pages in a book
• Likes to push, pull and dump things
• Stacks two blocks
• Hands objects to others
• Plays peek-a-boo
• Crawls well
• Stands alone, sits down
• May take steps alone

What your toddler is learning next

• Uses single words
• Points to pictures in books
• Scribbles with large crayons (with supervision)
• Hides and finds objects
• Notices other children
• Plays with blocks and puzzles
• Walks
• Climbs into a chair

What you can do to encourage your toddler’s development

• Read books together — let your child turn pages and point to pictures.
• Name objects you see.
• Talk with your child about everyday things.
• Play with your child on the floor.
• Set clear rules and be consistent.
• Make time for active play.
• Praise your child for good behavior.
• Demonstrate respectful interactions for your toddler to emulate.

Games and activities

• Shape sorters
• Nesting blocks and cups
• Riding toys (pushing off with feet)
• Small blocks for stacking
• Push-and-pull toys
• Board books
• Pop-up boxes
• Activity boxes
• Balls
• Stacking rings