Birth to 12 months
Answer your baby’s sounds
Name the objects around you they notice
Offer safe things to reach for
Supervised floor play or “tummy-time”
1 to 2 years
Roll or kick a soft ball
Scribble
Practice eating with a spoon
Add words to your child’s favorite phrases
Simple pretend play
2 to 3 years
Jump over a flat piece of tape
Build with large blocks (and knock them down)
Practice dressing for the day or playing dress-up
Ask for help with daily tasks like sorting socks and laundry
Help your child name their feelings
Practice taking turns
3 to 4 years
Practice throwing and catching
Continue practicing drawing and writing together
Play with play dough
Count real objects
Talk about the day together
Help your child practice asking for help
Wonder what might come next in a story before turning the page
4 to 5 years
Try practicing hopping or skipping
Use an old TV remote to practice pushing
Help your child trace the letters in their name
Make up stories together
Play games that require taking turns
Practice a school morning routine