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Welcome back (again) to my Blog Series: The Importance of Play. If you haven’t read my first two posts in this series: Play and Language Milestones & Blocks & Babies, I suggest you read them first. They will give you a better understanding of typical language milestones and early play/language activities. Let’s pick up where we left off. Blocks and babies are useful far beyond the first two years of life, though the play actions and sequences expand and evolve. Let’s stretch our imagination again as we think about how to use these toys beginning at age 2 ½. And just as before, I will use the Westby Play Scale to help us follow along with typical developmental patterns. ![]() Symbolic Level 4: 2 ½ years Play:
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Being a parent, I know that playing with your child side by side may not always be an option. My suggestion to all parents is to always keep an open ear and an open eye to what your child is doing while they play. Reinforce the skills they have through praise and encourage the development of new skills through modeling. You can contribute to your child’s development, even while you talk to them afar during play or hand them a whisk that you aren’t using while you cook dinner. They may be looking for the right tool to “cook” dessert for their doll. I cannot say enough good things about Blocks & Babies. But Play and Language growth can be facilitated using so many different toys (and everyday objects). If you would like more information about Play & Language, would like updates on new blog posts, or have more questions about speech and language development, Contact Black Oak Therapy. Time spent playing with children is NEVER wasted. -Dawn Lanter
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