8 PAIR WORK 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?

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?

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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.

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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

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