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4-5
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5-6
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6-9
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9-12
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Physical
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They learn to walk and run without falling.
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In about One Year they identify the familiar objects and pictures in books.
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In this age they Washes and dries their hands with assistance.
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They Enjoy listening to stories and looking at books.
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They are able to jump off low elevations (box, bottom, stair, short stool).
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Social/Emotional
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They Learns to identify himself as a human being and likes being pampered.
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In this period Develops sense of love and understanding about near and dear ones.
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Learns to distinguish between known people and strangers.
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Intellectual
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Thinking is developed
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Manipulating and problem-solving with objects is made possible
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Language
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Learns to utter quite a few words.
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A normal child will start speaking up quite a number of words during this phase. Even if the child cannot speak out the words, the grasp of words and retention in memory is developed at this age.
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Suggested toys and games
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Simple puzzles and shape sorters
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Ride-on toys and push-pull toys
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Dolls and stuffed toys
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Musical toys and rhythm instruments
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Tricycles and small cars
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Dolls and doll furniture
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Picture books and Cassette players
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Pegboards and blocks
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Wading pools and toys to use in them
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Balls over 5cms. In diameter
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Sandboxes and beach-sets
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Crayons and large paper
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Strings large beads
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Suggested Safety
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The plastic, and the colour used should be non-toxic and the colour should not come off on the child's hands.
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Care should be take to ensure that there is enough adult supervision especially during play with wading pools. While supervising, a delicate balance needs to be maintained so that the child does not feel cloistered and his/her style is not cramped.
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Do not allow your toddlers to handle the tape recorder unless confident that they can do it.
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Tricycles and other riding equipment should be such that the child can manage them independently.
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Puzzles pieces should be large enough so that they cannot go into the child's mouth.
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