| Learn
through hands-on experience |
Provide learning
materials such as blocks, puzzles, crayons, puppets, games, play dough,
cooking. Give tasks to do around the house. |
| Lively
imaginations |
Encourage dramatic
play with dolls, stuffed animals, dress-up clothes, toy tools and
props used in various occupations. |
| Learn
to share, take turns, wait |
Offer opportunities
to play with other children |
| Assert
independence, full of ideas |
Offer opportunities
to make decisions about what to wear and do and where to go. Praise
efforts. |
| Rapid
vocabulary increase |
Talk, read books,
play with words, tell stores, visit the library. |
| Ask
many questions, argue and reason |
Listen and answer
questions |
| Interested
in learning about the outside world |
Take on outings,
broaden experiences. |
| Active
until exhausted |
Alternate active
periods with quiet activities and rest. |
| Able
to express feelings in words |
Teach appropriate
phrases such as, "Can I use it when you're finished?"
or "I'm really hungry!" |
| Challenge
rules |
Be firm when
something is important; be flexible with less important issues. |
