Word Play
Storytime is a great way to build vocabulary! As you read these interactive storybooks, point out and talk about what's happening in each scene.
Choose an interactive story. Listen to the story with Story Mode, or focus on vocabulary words with Discover Mode.
In Story Time mode, you can:
As each page finishes, point out and talk about the new vocabulary words.
- After the story, switch to Discover Words mode to review words.
In Discover Words mode, create your own story. As you go along, you can:
- Ask what happens next, to help kids think ahead and make predictions.
- Talk about the color, texture, and shape of pretend play objects.
After finishing the story, you might:
- Act out a scene together using household objects as props.
- Download the corresponding coloring pages and parent tips.
Go To Sleep, Elmo!
Handling a middle-of-the-night monster moment.
Monster Meltdown
Meltdowns happen… but they are somewhat predictable! As you try to handle them, curiosity and patience go a long way.
Cookie Monster’s Beach Day
When children are in the hospital, their imagination can become a valuable tool in soothing themselves.
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 One-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.
