Toddlers can be great fun, but sometimes we do not know what to do with them. They do not usually have the vocabulary they need to express all of their needs and wants, but they are not babies any longer, either.

They want to interact. You want to make sure that they learn while having fun. Learning through play is one of the best things you can offer a toddler. Here are a few ways to do that.

Indoor Things and Activities to Do with a One-Year-Old :

Book Walks

Many Kindergarten teachers use book walks to talk to their classes about the books they are reading, but you can do this with a toddler. You probably read books from cover to cover with your toddler, and this is great, but think about ignoring the words a little. When you first open to a page, point out objects, colors, or people.

Ask your toddler questions about the page and search for things with them. For instance, say, “Can you find the brown bear?” or  “What color is this bear?” or “Can you find the bear?” Your toddler does not need you to read every word accurately.

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Talk about what the people are doing. You can ask questions, and he or she may only give a one-word answer, but that’s okay. You help your child build vocabulary the more you talk to one another.  

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