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Physical
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- There is an active physical development. The child learns to walk and run.
- Learns to climb on small chairs, sofas etc.
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Social/Emotional
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- Begin to identify him/her as a human being and likes being pampered. Develops feeling of love and understanding about near and dear ones. Learns to distinguish between known people and strangers.
- Start observing & experimenting with his/her environment.
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Intellectual
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- Thinking is developed
- Manipulating and problem-solving with objects is possible
- Learns about Cause & effect and can assemble or disassemble things.
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Language
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- Learns few easy and short words.
- A child starts speaking few words during this phase. Even if the child cannot speak the words, the grasp of words and retention in memory is developed at this age.
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Suggested toys and games
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- Simple puzzles and shape sorters
- Ride-on toys and push-pull toys
- Dolls and stuffed toys
- Musical toys and rhythmic instruments
- Tricycles and small cars
- Blocks, Picture books & Ring stacks.
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