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Ages 2-3
2–3 Years
Children start imitating adults and creating small imaginary worlds. Language development accelerates during this phase.
Developmental Milestones
- ✓Using short sentences and naming familiar items
- ✓Beginning sustained pretend play
- ✓Improving fine motor skills like turning pages and stacking
Key Skills During This Age
Fine Motor Skills
Refining hand control for smaller objects
Language
Rapid vocabulary growth and simple sentences
Pretend Play
Imitating adults and creating stories
What to Look For in Toys
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Pretend play sets (kitchen, animals, vehicles)★
Shape sorters and simple construction toys★
Opportunities for naming and storytellingChoosing Toys: Examples
Wrong toy example
Highly structured electronic learning toys limit imagination and shorten attention spans.
Right toy example
Pretend play toys and simple building sets encourage creativity and language naturally.
ToyFinder tip
Open-ended toys grow with the child and stay interesting longer.
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