PLAY
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO NINE YEARS -- Provides a list of several
activities parents and caregivers can do with toddlers.
CHILDREN AND PLAY
-- Information about children and play from birth to age 6.
KEYS
TO GREAT PARENTING: LET YOUR INFANT OR TODDLER TEACH YOU ABOUT PLAY
-- This publication is part of a series for parents with infants and toddlers.
This article addresses the benefits of play for children and parents, appropriate
ways adults can play with infants and toddlers, and types of play/activities/toys
that infants and toddlers enjoy.
COMMUNICATING WITH
YOUR INFANT THROUGH PLAY: TOYS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE FIRST TWO YEARS
-- Publication provides information on practical toys and play activities
parents can use to support their child's learning and exploring.
HELPING
YOUNG CHILDREN DEVELOP THROUGH PLAY: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS,
AND TEACHERS -- Contains detailed, practical suggestions on how adults
can foster play with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-agers.
Chapters include: the importance of play; what adults can do to support
play; helping babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and primary age children play;
and making nonplay more playful.
YOUNG
CHILDREN LEARNING WITH ALL FIVE SENSES -- Publication suggests many
things a parent or child care provider can do to create a multi-sensory
environment for infants and toddlers. You can read or listen to this article.
GREAT BEGINNINGS - A series for parents of infants and young children giving
month by month quidelines for learning, growth, and development. Each publication
suggests stimulating games/activities based on the child's age (newborn
- 36 months).
MONTH 12 MONTH
13 MONTH
14 MONTH
15 MONTH
16 MONTH
17
MONTH 18 MONTH
19 MONTH
20 MONTH
21 MONTH
22 MONTH
23
VISITS WITH YOU
AND YOUR BABY: 12 TO 24 MONTHS & BEYOND – A booklet about the toddler
years (12-15 months, 15-18 months, 18-21 months, and 21-24 months). Includes
information on appropriate activities for each stage of development.
AGES & STAGES -- Publications in a series that provide information on how
one-year-olds play and activities they enjoy and that help them learn.
12-18
MONTHS
TODDLERS
& TWO-YEAR-OLDS
AGES & STAGES -- These fact sheets describe the typical development of young
children 12 to 18 and 18 to 24 months. Includes information on developmental
milestones, activity ideas, and recommended books and toys for children.
12-18
MONTHS
18-24
MONTHS
1-2-3 GROW! -- A series of newsletters for parents discussing parenting
issues and child development from 12-24 months. Includes information on
toys and activities for each stage of development.
12-15 MONTHS
16-18
MONTHS 19-21
MONTHS 22-24
MONTHS
THE GROWING YEARS -- A series of publications that address children's development
and parenting issues at each age/stage of development. Each publication
includes a list of activities a child would enjoy at that stage of development.
MONTHS
12 & 13 MONTHS
13 & 14 MONTHS
15 & 16 MONTHS
17 & 18 MONTHS
19 & 20
MONTHS
21 & 22 MONTHS
23 & 24
THE MAGIC OF EVERYDAY MOMENTS
--Booklets developed by ZERO TO THREE and the Johnson & Johnson Pediatric
Institute to help parents and caregivers understand and gain ideas for how
to use simple, everyday moments/activities to promote a baby's social, emotional,
and intellectual development from 0 to 15 months.
BETTER KID CARE PROGRAM:
TIPS AND IDEAS FOR TAKING CARE OF KIDS -- 101 ways to keep kids busy,
activity ideas, snack ideas, etc. You can search for activities by age/stage
of development, season, materials, and keyword.
EDUCATING
AND CARING FOR VERY YOUNG CHILDREN: THE INFANT/TODDLER CURRICULUM --
Based on up-to-date research, this book is an essential tool for early childhood
educators, administrators, parents, and all involved in the care and development
of young children.
TODDLER
CURRICULUM: MAKING CONNECTIONS -- This video examines how toddlers (12
to 36 months of age) develop and learn. It depicts developmentally appropriate
curriculum in the toddler classroom.
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GOOD TIMES WITH CHILD
CARE SERIES -- A guide to use when working with young children from
infancy through school-age. The materials help child care providers learn
how to care for children and give them suggestions that can help them grow
and develop in the best way possible.
GOOD TIMES WITH
TODDLERS -- This article addresses the following: What is Important
to Learn About Toddlers?, Who are Toddlers?, Ages & Stages of Growth, and
Learn By Doing (includes a list of recommended play ideas/activities for
toddlers).
GOOD TIMES AT PLAY
-- This article looks at why play is important, kinds of play, how play
helps children grow, ages and stages of play (infants through school-age),
how adults can help children play, a list of suggested activities to help
you learn more about children and play, and a chart of age-appropriate toys
and activities.
GOOD TIMES WITH
TOYS -- This article addresses the following: What are Toys?, Why are
Toys Important?, TV as a Toy for Children, Ages and Stages (infants through
school-age)--including a list of appropriate toddler toys, and Learn By
Doing (ways to help you learn more about selecting/making toys/play activities
for children).
GOOD TIMES WITH
MUSIC AND RHYTHM -- This article looks at the role music plays throughout
our lives. It addresses the benefits of music and why music and rhythm are
important. It defines music and rhythm and looks at how adults can create
musical fun for children from infancy through school-age. It also provides
a list of ways adults can help children enjoy music and rhyme.
GOOD TIMES BEING
CREATIVE -- This article gives caregivers information about the importance
of creative experiences in young children's development. It includes ages
and stages information about creativity in children at different ages, from
birth through age 9. Suggestions are given for activities that will enhance
children's creativity through art, music, and pretending, including recipes
for finger paints and play doughs.
GOOD TIMES WITH
STORIES AND POEMS -- This article looks at why stories and poems are
important, what constitutes stories and poems, choosing books for children,
reading to children, and ages and stages (infants through school-age) --
includes information on age-appropriate books, recommended books (titles
and authors), and tips for parents and caregivers.
GOOD TIMES AT
PARTIES -- This article provides information on planning age-appropriate
parties for children (birth through school-age). Looks at the different
needs/interests of each age group and how to plan a successful party.
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TOYS AND EQUIPMENT
-- Suggestions for choosing toys for infants through school-age children.
TIPS ON
TOYS -- Provides information about safe and developmentally appropriate
toys from birth through 12 years.
UNDERSTANDING
CHILDREN: TOYS -- Information on appropriate toys for children from
infancy to age 12. Includes a list of recommended toys and toys to avoid
for one-year-olds. Also addresses toy safety.
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START EARLY WITH BOOKS
-- Information on selecting books, the value of reading, and storytime from
birth through school-age.
THE INFANT/TODDLER
BOOK CORNER -- It's never too early to read to a child. This resource
provides a list of books for infants and toddlers.
YOU
MAKE THE DIFFERENCE: WAYS TO GET YOUR CHILD READY FOR READING -- Ways
parents and caregivers can use the time between birth and 5 years of age
to prepare a child for reading.
HELPING
YOUR CHILD BECOME A READER - WITH ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN FROM INFANCY THROUGH
AGE 6 -- This
booklet offers pointers on how to build the language skills of young children,
and includes a list of typical language accomplishments for different age
groups, suggestions for books, and resources for children with reading problems
or learning disabilities. U.S.
Department of Education.
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BIRTHDAY
PARTIES FOR CHILDREN -- Information on how to plan birthday parties
and activities that are fun and age-appropriate (birth to age 6).