Parenting Tips for Your 33-34 Month Old Toddler
Materials
- A large sheet of paper such as craft paper
- Crayon or marking pen
What to do
- Ask your child to lie down on the paper that you have spread out on a smooth surface like the floor.
- Now, use a crayon or marking pen to draw all around her from head to toe. Don’t forget to draw in between fingers and around ears. Get as much detail as possible!
- When you have finished the outline, you and your child can fill it in. Name the body parts, like arms, elbows, fingers and items of clothing, like shirt and pants, as you color them.
- Let your child look in a mirror so she can draw her eyes, nose, and mouth into the picture. Don’t be afraid to be imaginative! Green hair is OK!
- When your child’s picture is finished, hang it up where everyone can admire it. You can repeat this activity every few months, or at each birthday, so you can see changes and talk about them, ”See how much bigger you are getting” “Your hair is getting longer” or “You’re wearing a dress here.”
Learn more about Your Toddler: 33-34 Months from Just In Time Parenting. You can also go to our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.
