Child Development & Play-based Learning- MonkiBox Blog

Mom and toddler sitting together and reading a book, engaged in a cozy and interactive reading session that supports language development and bonding.

19-20 months

Week 83: Pretend Play: Why It Matters and How to Encourage It

Pretend play is more than just fun—it's essential for your toddler's social, emotional, and cognitive development. Learn how to encourage this vital form of play.

19-20 months

Toddler engaging with a sorting toy featuring colorful buttons, practicing pattern recognition and sorting skills—activities that help introduce math concepts through play.

Week 82: Introducing Math Skills Through Patterns

Recognizing patterns is a key math skill for toddlers. Discover fun activities that introduce patterns and lay the groundwork for future math learning.

19-20 months

Mother and toddler reading a book about body parts together

Week 81: Helping Your Child Understand and Name Body Parts

Learning body parts is an exciting milestone for toddlers. Explore fun ways to help your little one recognize and name different parts of their body.

19-20 months

Mother reading a book with her toddler, showing engagement and interaction as part of their language development and bonding time.

Week 80: Is Your Toddler Going Through a Language Explosion?

Is your toddler suddenly chatting away with new words? They may be experiencing a language explosion. Learn how to support their growing vocabulary.