Includes 100 activities to give your toddler the best start in life. They contain ideas to help your child develop the ability to count, recognize colors and letters, increase their ability to concentrate and listen, understand scientific concepts, and socialize with other children and adults.

Outdoor play encourages independence and creates a sense of adventure. Medical journalist Julian Chomet and pediatric consultant Caroline Fertleman are both parents who write from personal experience, combined with the benefits of recent research on the impact of creative play on child development.

Therefore, you can now be a smart mother by giving your child a good start in these important preschool years.

• Filled with easy activities for play.

• Develops life skills.

• Helps your child learn as they grow.

Introduction 6

Part one Children aged 2 years 9

Part two Children aged 3 years 67

Part three Children aged 4 years 135

Worksheet for pre-writing 200

Resources 202

Index 204

About the authors 207

Thanks 208