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Nurturing Learning in Two-year-olds

Nurturing Learning in Two-Year-Olds: Arts and Creativity

When you think about art with two-year-olds, think about how to create meaningful art experiences that fit well in the busy world of twos.

Nurturing Learning in Two-Year-Olds: Language and Literacy

Verbal communication between or with twos needs a lot of support to succeed, especially when there is a conflict of wills. But twos feel excited and powerful when they’ve succeeded in using words to connect with a friend or caregiver in a meaningful way.

Nurturing Learning in Two-Year-Olds: Play and Music

What does play look like in two-year-olds, and how can caregivers support their inborn curiosity and creativity?

Nurturing Learning in Two-Year-Olds: Mathematical and Scientific Thinking

The age of two in children can be trying for caregivers, but it’s also an age in which children are gaining a remarkable amount of knowledge about how the world works.

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