12 - 18 months

Learning Leap

Key Learning Concepts

Examples of BEST Toys and BEST Books

WORD Leap

Using language to understand and communicate

• Brightly coloured board books with short stories e.g. The Very Hungry Caterpillar

NUMBER Leap

Noticing different colours, shapes and sizes

• Stacking Ring Toys
• Large chunky puzzles including shape puzzles

MUSIC Leap

Listening and responding to music

• Instruments that are easy to hold and use e.g. maracas

BODY Leap

Using fine (small muscle) and gross motor (large muscle)skills

• Pull along / push along Toys
• Pound a peg Toys
• Large Balls
• Ride on Toys
• Rocking Horses or similar

PICTURE Leap

Looking and interpreting pictures 

• Large chunky non-toxic crayons

NATURE Leap

Being curious about nature

• Large simple picture books or puzzles of outside creatures

SOCIAL Leap

Interacting and responding to others

•  All the toys and books help encourage social interaction between your child and others.