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Activities at Week 87
- Read with Sound Effects: Bring new life to stories by making sound effects. Someone’s stamping their feet in the story? Pound your feet on the floor. A wolf is howling? Give it your best howl. Helps baby develop language skills and keeps their attention.
- Eye Dropper Art: Put paint into an eye dropper and let your toddler squeeze the top to make the paint come out and create a new kind of artwork. This may take practice so don’t get discouraged if your little one can’t do this right away. Helps baby develop fine motor, sensory motor, and visual 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