Cognitive Child Development Two Years...
Intellectual Development Of Your Two Year Old Child
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By two years, he is eager to learn and becomes an active explorer of his own surrounding. He might show strong emotions in ‘temper tantrums’ or bursting into tears.
He...
- Is starting to realize the importance of others, for instance, when something fall over or breaks.
- Makes available of comfort when other babies cry.
- Wishes to share songs, conversations and finger-rhymes more and more.
- Participates in more prolonged role-play, such as driving an imaginary car.
- Frequently plays alone...’solitary play’... or look closely at other children playing... ‘spectator play’.
- May play alongside other children but not with them... ‘parallel play’.
- Takes joy in playing symbolically, causing one thing to remain unchanged for another... ‘pretend play’.
Increasing His Development
- Inspire him with confidence to develop an interest in the natural world, including plant and wildlife.
- Make available opportunities for messy play with water and paints.
- Make available of picture books, crayons and paper.
- Be more friendly with him about toilet training.
- Inspire him with confidence to show his feelings, for example, frustration can be shown by striking repeatedly and hitting a play dough.
- Provide resources for imaginative play, including hats and clothes for dressing up.
Keeping Him Safe
- Never allow him to be without anyone when playing with water or outdoor play equipment.
- Ensure that any likely hiding places in your home or garden such as cupboards and sheds cannot be locked from the inside.
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