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 Read aloud a simple board book that focuses on body parts. Try [i]Clap your Hands[/i] by Helen Oxbury or [i]These are My Hands[/i] by Bill Matin. Remember, some toddlers and twos have trouble sitting still in a group, but if you encourage them to participate with the story, it is more likely to hold their attention.
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1. Have the children follow your lead. Begin by mimicking some of the actions seen in the book.
follow along.
2. Use your words and actions to tell the children to: jump with their feet, put their hands on their heads, shake their arms, wiggle their fingers and tap their toes.
3. Let some of the children tell you what to do. If they are nonverbal, you can still let them lead. Watch closely and verbalize what each child is doing and follow along. |
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| You can play other games like Simon Says. Understand that toddlers and twos will mimic you, but can not yet understand the rules. It’s okay if “Simon didn’t say.” |
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