18 - 24 months

Learning Leap

Key Learning Concepts

Examples of BEST Toys and BEST Books

WORD Leap

Enjoying being read to and joining in well known parts

• Board books with flaps to open e.g. Dear Zoo

NUMBER Leap

Matching colours, shapes and sizes, introducing numerals

• Sorting Toys with shapes or animals
• Stacking and Nesting Blocks

MUSIC Leap

Listening to and making music

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

BODY Leap

Learning about the body and how it works

• Variety of different sized building blocks
• Puzzles with up to 12 pieces (preferably with chunky pieces, or pieces with knobs)
• Basic construction toys

PICTURE Leap

Responding to images and pictures 

• Non-toxic finger paints
• Chalk for blackboard / concrete etc
• Modelling materials e.g. play dough

NATURE Leap

Interacting with nature

SOCIAL Leap

Interacting with others and imitate what they do

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