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Areas of Learning for

Toddlers

Social & Emotional

Friendly activities for toddlers on cooperation, sharing, and keeping calm and in-control.

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The Arts

Art activities to boost memory, attention, and concentration.

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Physical

Guide your toddler’s energy and develop their motor skills.

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Language

From learning to spell their name to saying please and thank you.

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Cognitive

Brain-building activities designed for toddlers.

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Literacy

Foundational activities before learning to read and love story time.

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Math

1,2,3s for toddlers ages 1-3.

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The Arts

Activities to express your preschoolers imagination and creativity.

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Physical

Physical activities, creative movements, and ideas for play.

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Language

From learning to learning to communicate at their own pace.

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Cognitive

Brain snack activities perfect for preschoolers.

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Literacy

Reading activities that take it one word at a time.

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Math

Hands-on math activities for preschoolers.

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Children of all ages are encouraged to read on their own or with their parents. These are some of the books we love.

Thank You, Omu!

When the aroma of Omu's homemade stew fills the air, her neighbors arrive, one by one, for a taste until all is gone except for her generous spirit.

The Hickory Chair

A blind boy tells of his warm relationship with his grandmother and the gift she left for him after her death.

Carmela Full of Wishes

Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect wish, while his wish seems to be that she stayed home.

The King of Kindergarten

Instilled with confidence by his parents, a young boy has a great firs day of kindergarten.

The Skin You Live In

Oh, the things you can do in your skin. You can laugh and sniggle and grin, you can sing and wiggle and spin, you can jump and jiggle and bend.

Sofia Valdez, Future Prez

When her abuelo is injured at the local landfill, second-grader Sofia is determined to transform the dangerous Mount Trashmore into a park, taking on City Hall in the process.

Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story

Using illustrations that show the diversity in Native America and spare poetic text that emphasizes fry bread in terms of provenance, this volume tells the story of a post-colonial food that is a shared tradition for Native American families all across the North American continent. Includes a recipe and an extensive author note that delves into the social ways, foodways, and politics of America's 573 recognized tribes.

My Brother Charlie

A girl tells what it is like living with her twin brother who has autism and sometimes finds it hard to communicate with words, but who, in most ways, is just like any other boy. Includes authors' note about autism.

The Snowy Day

The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day.

Jabari Jumps

Even though he's successfully finished his swimming lessons, Jabari discovers that he's frightened at the thought of jumping off a diving board.