Your child enjoys acting like an older person and being more independent. They like to do chores they see others do.

Today’s activity: Give your child a cloth to help dust or clean. Encourage them to vacuum or sweep the floor with a pretend tool. Model a word for the action or tool: broom, vacuum, clean.

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