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Use Blocks to Teach Big and Little

Last Updated: September 14, 2009

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Parenting Tips for Your 19-20 Month Old Toddler

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How to Play

  • Sit with your child.
  • Place three big and three little blocks on the floor.
  • Pile the blocks up in different patterns and describe what you are doing. For example, “Now I’ll take the big block. Now I’ll put the little block on it,” and so on.
  • Now say something like, “We need a big block. Give me a big block.” Or ask for the little blocks, so that your child learns the difference between big and little. Help your child make up other block games or big and little games you can play together.


Learn more about Your Toddler: 19-20 Months from Just In Time Parenting. You can also go to our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.


Note to Parents: When reading this newsletter, remember: Every baby is different. Children may do things earlier or later than described here. This newsletter gives equal space and time to both sexes. If he or she is used, we are talking about all babies.
References: These materials were adapted by authors from Extension Just in Time Parenting Newsletters in California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Tennessee, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Wisconsin.

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