1. Child Play
A child should move from parent-guided to child-guided play over time gradually through play opportunities.
Parents should watch for clues from the child about whether they’re becoming bored, over-stimulated, or restless.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends NO television before age 2. This includes programs made for babies.
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2. Child Play Parent Guided Child Guided
Sit on floor and model how to stack blocks
Child takes a broom and pretends it’s a horse
Show child how car goes on wheels
Child picks up a car and pretends it is a fire truck driving to a burning building
Draw a picture of cat
Child asks for crayons to draw a picture
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