Play is how children learn

Play is a learning process for children.  They use play to see how things work.

"I listen to my children, talk to them, and explain things. They are very curious and ask me all kinds of questions. If they were in the room with us right now they would ask, “What is this? What is that? Who is that? How are we related? What are we going to do today?” Thanks to Allah, I have a good relationship with them."

—Somali Caregiver

Let him crawl or walk around a room.
          He will touch things to know how they feel.
          He will push things to see if they move.
          He will shake things to hear if they make a sound.

When he wants to stack dishes with you, talk with him about their color and shape.

If he gets upset if you are too far away, hold out your arms for him and give him a big hug when he runs back to you.

boy with blocks