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The Real Thing
Get a box large enough to fit a board, plastic, or cloth book and a few small toys.
Put a board book and one or more small toys that go with the book in the box.
If the book shows pictures of “animals,” for example, you can put small plastic
animals in the box.
As you look through the book with your child, show him the real objects and let
him hold them.
Afterward, put the box where he can look at the book and the toys on his own.
Repeat with different books and toys.
Note: Be sure all “small toys” are suitable for one year olds. They must be large and sturdy
enough to avoid a choking hazard!
Special Needs Tip
Give your child one of these boxes when he needs some “quiet
time” alone.
Clap Like Me
Enjoy simple finger plays with your one year old. She may watch at first and then
join in. Here’s an easy one that includes rhymes. Just do the motions along with
the words:
Clap your hands, look and see,
Clap your hands, just like me.
Roll your hands, look and see,
Roll your hands, just like me.
Add more verses such as “touch your nose,” “wave your hands,” and “blink your
eyes” if your child enjoys this.
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