Nothing is more personal to a toddler than her name and picture. Take advantage of this interest by creating a personalized storybook of your toddler’s day.

Playing a favorite fill-and-spill “basketball” game can help your baby learn new “motion” concept words by associating new words with the meaning of the motion.

During these months, children show interest and excitement listening to songs and poems, especially those with repetitive phrases.

This book by John Butler offers your child a chance to participate actively during the read aloud with a guessing game format. Large, lovable illustrations in this interactive picture book will introduce your child to baby animals and the noises they make.

Follow this fuzzy, curious bunny as she discovers three paint pots and can’t resist jumping in! Your little one will enjoy watching and hearing what happens to the bunny.

Peekaboo games are lots of fun for your toddler. In addition, these types of interactive activities help your toddler learn to pay attention.

Help your toddler develop motor skills by rolling a ball back and forth with him. It’s fun and it helps your toddler develop eye-hand coordination.

Beginning at around 12 months, toddlers become increasingly curious about cause and effect. Provide toys and experiences in which your child can explore cause and effect relationships.

Toddlers love music and movement. Combine rhyme, music and movement as you sing this familiar nursery rhyme and tap out the beat.

Introduce your child to the concept of “things that go” as you read about an ambitious pigeon who dreams of driving and flying. Be prepared for a fun, surprise ending!