Elmo and Zoe Pretend
Elmo and Zoe play pretend…to show that playing IS learning!
Together, watch Elmo and Abby pretend to be ducks. Join in and quack along! Afterward, ask kids their favorite animal, and to show you how their favorite animal moves and sounds. Together, pretend to eat, sleep, and play like this animal.
Monster Meltdown
Meltdowns happen… but they are somewhat predictable! As you try to handle them, curiosity and patience go a long way.
Go To Sleep, Elmo!
Handling a middle-of-the-night monster moment.
The Power of Following Children’s Lead
Joining children in their play offers so many opportunities to encourage, communicate, bond, spark and share joy, teach, show warmth and kindness, and help them thrive.
Watch and Play: Abby's Magical Beasties
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
Milestones: Your 18-Month Old
All children grow and develop at their own pace; use this chart to guide your expectations and observations so you can talk to your child’s pediatrician about questions or concerns.
Milestones: Your Two-Year-Old
All children grow and develop at their own pace; use this chart to guide your expectations and observations so you can talk to your child’s pediatrician about questions or concerns.
Milestones: Your Baby’s First Year
All children grow and develop at their own pace; use this chart to guide your expectations and observations so you can talk to your child’s pediatrician about questions or concerns.
