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Activities at Week 79
- Treasure Chest: Give your toddler their own drawer or box of “treasures.” These can be new toys from the dollar section or household objects they would find interesting. Let them pick a toy to play with. Helps baby use motor skills and different senses to touch, listen to, and pick up toys.
- Ziploc Painting: For a super easy cleanup, put some paint in a Ziploc bag – make sure it’s sealed and taped closed, then give it to your toddler. As they squish and poke the bag, the paint will move around in different and interesting ways. Helps baby’s vision and motor skills.
It’s Important to Remember:
The activities listed over these next few months are designed to help your baby as they move towards the following twenty-four month milestones.
If you are concerned that your baby isn’t meeting these milestones by twenty-four months, trust your instincts and talk to your healthcare professional.
Milestones
19-24 Month Communication Milestones
Communication Milestones
By 21 Months:- Uses at least 50 words
- Consistently imitates new words
- Names objects and pictures
- Understands simple pronouns (me, you, my)
- Identifies 3-5 body parts when named
- Understands new words quickly
- Begins to use 2 word phrases
- Uses simple pronouns (me, you, my)
- Understands action words
- Uses gestures and words during pretend play
- Follows 2-step related directions e.g. “Pick up your coat and bring it to me”
- Enjoys listening to stories