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Games for Kids Under the Age of 2

Games for young children can be a great way to keep them entertained. However, entertainment is not the only benefit from children's games. Many games can double as a learning experience and children may not even be aware of it. Through the use of games, learning can be made into a fun activity where a child will want to learn.

What's in the bag?
- Using different colors of construction paper, a parent or caretaker should cut out basic shapes, such as squares, circles and triangles. The shapes should be put into a brown paper bag. The adult should pull random shapes out of the bag and try to get the child to identify the shape or the color of the paper. This game also helps children learn their shapes and colors.
Lace It Up
- Get a sturdy piece of cardboard. The parent or caretaker should punch holes in the cardboard. The holes can be punched in a straight line or in a design. The child can use ribbon or a shoe string to thread thread through the holes. If planned right, a picture can be made from the threaded string or ribbon. This can encourage creativity and hand-eye coordination.
Odd Man Out
- A parent should place a three or four similar toys together and then place a very different item among them. Have the child identify which item does not belong. As the child ages, this can be expanded. It helps children learn to identify like items and can be used in helping children learn about many objects. A piece of fruit could be placed among toys, but as the game expands a green apple could be put among red apples.
Knees and Shoulders
- While the child is standing or sitting, a parent should call out basic body parts, such as feet or head, and have the child point to that body part. After the child is able to identify basic body parts, start adding more, like ankles and wrists. This game can be a fun way to teach children the parts of the body.

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