Welcome

To

The

Wonderful

World

Of

Child

DevelopmentWritten by Shirley Perry

Positive Parenting

• Understand how children grow and develop

Children Need Nurturing

Praise help children feel great about themselves.

Parents must set clear limits.

Discipline must be consistent.

Discipline should be immediate and fit the misbehavior.

Parents are the source of their child’s happiness.

Frequent health checkups are important for proper growth and development.

A good idea? Why or why not?

Age Appropriate Toys

12- 24 Months

Pulling ToysFarm Animals

Puzzles with SoundPeg Board

Riding ToysStuff Animals

Age Appropriate Toys

Dolls

Care BearsBoard GamesKitty Keyboard

Vanity SetsPeek--Boo

Age Appropriate Toys

Fashion Studio

Magic Kits

WiiFire trucks

Board Games

Tricycles

5-7Year-Olds

Age Appropriate Toys

Musical Colorfulmobiles

Soft washable and

colorful books

Stuffed Animals No small or loose

parts

Infants

Books for Children

Reading is Fun!

PreschoolersThe Very Hungry Caterpillar

Good night MoonCorduroy

I’ll Love You Forever

Ages 4-8The Polar ExpressThe Cat in the Hat

The Velveteen RabbitThe Little Engine that Could

What are your favorite books?

Who are your favorite authors?