A Push-pull and ride-on toys Small tricycles and wagons Simple puzzles, shape sorters, peg-boards Movement games Large beads Blocks, stacking rings Picture books Crayons, markers and clay B Dolls to dress up with accessories Puppets Large bead- and threading lacing sets Storybooks Simple board games and puzzles (no more than 24 pieces) C Mobiles and safety mirrors Rattles Stacking toys Simple toys pop-up Picture books Musical toys, toys squeeze Infant swings toys Teething Imagine a friend has a younger brother who is only twelve months. It’s the little boy’s birthday and you and your friend want to buy him a present. Which toy do you think would be best for him? 8 PAIR WORK 9 B2 Describe the two photos comparing and contrasting them, then answer the following question: Why do you think the children in the photos are having fun? TIPS FOR MANAGING TANTRUMS Keep regular meal and sleep schedules. Less desirable behaviour frequently happens when children are tired or hungry. Praise behaviours you approve of and ignore ones you want to discourage. Try to avoid shouting. Do not show violent behaviour. Redirect or distract when you can. Point out something funny or interesting. Keep rules simple and offer brief explanations. Let your child have some control by offering a choice between two things. For example, you might say: “Would you like to wear your blue sweater or yellow jacket today?” Keep your toddler’s home environment safe. Do not give in. Set your limits and be firm. Stay calm. Children “absorb” parents’ stress. Count to 10 or take a deep breath, whatever helps you to keep your cool. GLOSSARY : : : : : : : : : : bead perlina (di collana) clay argilla lacing set gioco di fili da infilare in asole pop-up che balzano fuori rattle sonaglio shape sorter gioco di forma ad incastro to squeeze comprimere, schiacciare tantrum capriccio teething che allevia i dolori da dentizione to thread infilare nelle asole