Social/Emotional Activities for Toddlers 18-24 months

Happy/Sad Emotions

Age: 18-24 months

Materials: Mirror

Objective: Have show various emotions

Use a mirror to demonstrate happy and sad faces to your toddler.

Encourage him/her to make happy/sad faces in the mirror.

Look at my happy face Kenya.
Can you make a happy face?
Just look at that happy smile.

It's okay

Age: 18-24 months

Materials: Arms

Objective: To teach child to comfort others

Encourage your child to show compassion when friends or family members are upset or hurt. Talk about being kind to others when they are upset.

Yes, Jacob, Laila is upset that that her sister went to school.
I'm sure your hugs make her feel better.
Maybe Laila would like to build with blocks with you. That’s very sweet of you to help Laila this morning, Jacob.

Setting the Table

Age: 18-24 months

Materials: cups, napkins

Objective: Child pretends detailed house work

Show your baby how to put cups or napkins on the table for snack. Encourage him or her to clean up their own place after eating (wipe with sponge, put dish in sink, trash in trash can etc.)

Thank you, Michael for setting the table.
Yes, the trash goes in that can, honey.


Put Away Game

Age:18-24 months

Materials: Toys

Objective: To have child place toys in appropriate places

Encourage your child to help pick up toys. Hand your toddler items to put in the appropriate places. Make a game out of putting toys away. Remember to praise your child for their efforts!

Here's a drum L'oreal.
Where does it go?
Yes, the drum goes there!


Wet Sponge

Age: 18-24 months

Materials: Sponge/water

Objective: Encourage child to copy housework

As you are cleaning up a table, provide a damp sponge for your child to wipe the table as well.

Oh, I see you're cleaning the table with mommy, Kali.

That's the way to do it!
The table is clean now.
Thank you!