Encourage your toddler to explore and try new things

Set up a special time to read books with your child and do it often

Play matching games like shape sorting and simple puzzles

Explain in simple terms how things work

Encourage pretend play with your child

Play follow the leader or have a pretend parade

Help your child learn language by talking with them and adding to words they use. If your toddler says “dada” say something like, “Yes, you are right, that is daddy”