Month 21

• Sorts by color
• Understands possession ('mine!')
• Complex role-playing scenarios
• Can attempt simple shapes (trying circles)

12 hours. Night fears may occur — night light, open door, soothing words. For nightmares: briefly comfort and lay back down.

Child has clear likes and dislikes. This is normal and not a cause for concern. No snacks between meals (except planned ones). Water, water, water.

Painting with watercolors and finger paints, shaping play dough, simple Lego builds, dancing to music, hide and seek, collecting natural materials.

• 'Mine!' is an important developmental step — learning to understand possession
• Sharing can't be forced — being a role model helps more
• Color game: 'Show me everything that's red!'
• Take night fears seriously but don't dramatize

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