Activities to Boost Cognitive Development: 12-18 Months
Read 20 Minutes Everyday
Read to your child! He is soaking up so much information at this age. If possible, aim for at least twenty minutes of reading per day. While looking at a book, ask him questions such as: "Where is the teddy bear?"
02 of 08 Talk to Your Child
Recite nursery rhymes.
03 of 08 Listen to Music With Him
Sing songs with your child. Listen to music in the house and in the car, and choose music that you won't mind listening to again and again (and again). He'll start to sing along, and you may even recognize what he's singing from time to time!
04 of 08 Teach Him about Shapes and Numbers
Talk about shapes, colors, and numbers all day long. "That's a round, red ball." "We have only one banana left." "Let's find your green T-shirt."
05 of 08 Teach Your Child About His Body Parts
Teach your toddler the names of his body parts and then ask him to point to his nose, eyes, ears, etc. Ask him to point to your nose, eyes, and ears.
06 of 08 Use Instructions
Play games with instructions. Your child is increasingly able to follow simple directions and will be so proud of himself when he can do what you ask. This might include closing the door or bringing you the purple ball.
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More Activities for 12-18 Month Toddlers
Get more ideas from Raising Your Child: The Complete Illustrated Guide to help with your toddler?s development.
- Activities to Encourage Emotional & Social Development
- Activities to Boost Large Motor Skills
- Activities to Boost Fine Motor Skills
- Activities for Language Development
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