Playing with 2 Year Olds

DID YOU KNOW?

• Children learn to name, sort and count things

• Children learn to speak properly by listening and copying others

• Stories, songs and games help children improve basic grammar rules

• Traditional stories, songs, and games help teach children reinforce positive behaviours

• Children begin learning what is acceptable and what is not and can respond to a simple ‘No’ instruction.

• Children also copy family siblings when learning what is acceptable or not

• Children learn to behave appropriately when positive behaviours are encouraged

• Children learn minimized inappropriate behavior with short ‘time-out’ to calm and be ready to play again