Toddler CELLcasts*

Art of Writing

Did you know that when your toddler scribbles and makes marks, she is developing writing skills? This CELLcast is full of fun ideas to support your child’s efforts.
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I Wanna Be A Storyteller

Storytelling is one way your toddler can try out new words and develop new skills. Listen to this CELLcast for ideas on how to encourage your child to tell his favorite story to you!
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Listen Up

Simon Says is just one of many ideas found in this CELLcast to help your toddler develop and strengthen listening skills.
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Up, Down, All Around

"Where’s your ball?" Learning spatial words helps your toddler begin to talk about and understand her environment.
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Act Natural

Dressing up in Mom’s high heels and giving a tea party or reenacting his own version of a favorite story are just two ways a toddler enjoys dramatic play. This literacy practice helps a toddler develop language and speech skills. Play dress-up today!
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Does your toddler ask "why" questions or make up names for favorite stuffed animals? This CELLcast provides a wide variety of ideas for helping your child develop language skills.
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Magic of Fliers and Magazines

This CELLcast is full of ideas for literacy learning opportunities that involve connecting printed letters and words with the spoken word.
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My Turn, Your Turn

Taking turns is an important skill for young children to learn. Listen to this CELLcast for playful activities to help your toddler develop turn taking skills.
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Books and Crayons of One’s Own

Books and Crayons of One’s Own shows parents how art supplies can help build their toddler’s literacy.
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Letters and Symbols are Everywhere

Learning that symbols and printed letters have meaning is an important early learning skill for toddlers. Symbols and letters are everywhere in a toddler's world. It is important to help her begin to understand what they mean.
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Get Write On It

Before your child learns to write, he learns that marks he makes on a page mean something to other people. You can help your child during this process in two important ways. (1) Provide him with lots of interesting materials and opportunities for writing and scribbling. (2) Talk with him about what he is doing as he draws, scribbles, and "writes."
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