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Children grow and learn in their own special way and time. These pages are filled with games, book titles, and ideas to help you share in your child's playing and learning. At the top of the pages is a suggested age range for the activities. This is a guide, not a rule. Do any or all of the activities that seem fun for you and your child.
The Observer: Your new baby, birth to 6 months
The Toucher: Your baby, 6 - 12 months
The Mover: Your pre-toddler, 10 - 20 months
The Builder: Your toddler, 17 - 26 months
The Super Helper: Your mature toddler, 23 - 32 months
The Butterfly: Your talker, 28 - 38 months
The Questioner: Your child, 35 - 46 months
The Expert: Your young preschooler, 44 - 50 months
The Preschooler: Your child, 48 - 62 months
The paper version of this child development calendar has been published and distributed to schools and hospitals (for new moms) throughout the state by the Vermont-National Education Association.Stephanie Keitel of the Vermont Speech, Language and Hearing Association wrote the calendar. Sharon Damkot of the Vermont Educational Media Association compiled the book lists. Artist and Vermont-NEA member Steve Barrows drew the illustrations. Vermont-NEA Communications Director Laurie Huse edited the project.
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