Ages 18‑24 Months

Talk about numbers: "There are two blocks in the pail." Talk about time: "We are going over to Grandma's tomorrow."
Watch your toddler to learn what toys to provide. Your toddler will outgrow toys that are too simple. Your toddler might also ignore toys that are too hard to use.
Offer puzzles and art supplies, such as crayons and markers for use on paper.
Point out familiar sounds, such as car horns, dogs barking, or fire truck sirens when walking or playing outside.

Use things the way they are supposed to be used. Your toddler may put a telephone to his or her ear or use a comb for his or her hair.
Understand the passing of time and the meaning of phrases like “not now” or “when we go home.”
Recognize and name familiar people in photos.
Show increased memory for details and routines.

Explore the concept of counting.
Understand the idea of “more than one.”
Show great interest in checking any new person, thing, or sound.
Understand two‑part requests, such as, “Please go to the shelf and bring back the blocks.”

Continue to breastfeed.
Praise your toddler's successes.
Watch your toddler to learn what toys she or he needs. Your toddler will outgrow toys that are too simple. Your toddler might also ignore toys that are too hard to use.
Keep adding to the range of things that you are providing for your toddler.
Offer art supplies, such as crayons and markers for use on paper.
Offer simple puzzles with two to four pieces.
Point out familiar sounds, such as car horns, dogs barking, or fire truck sirens when walking or playing outside.
Help challenge your toddler’s skill levels, when your toddler is ready. If your toddler can stack three blocks almost every time, give him or her a fourth to try.
Talk about numbers: “There are two blocks in the pail.”
Talk about time: “We are going over to Grandma’s tomorrow.”
Talk about colours: “Here is your red ball.”
Read books with your toddler and encourage interaction with pictures.