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16-17 Months

Toddler's Month & Play

Welcome to your toddler's 16-17 Months activities! 🎉

Screen-free, expert-validated activities matched to exactly where your toddler is right now. Tap any activity to expand, tick when done, and add a note.

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📅 Tip: Activities flow Monday to Saturday. Start on a Monday if you can — or begin any day and follow in order!

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MondayNew today

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#70NEW

Sorting by Shape (Round vs Square)

Collect round objects (ball, katori, bangle) and square/rectangular ones (book, remote, box). Set out two trays with one example each. Hand items one at a time: 'Round or square — where does it go?' Wait and celebrate.

Thinking & Problem SolvingRound objects (ball, katori, bangle) and square/rectangular objects (book, remote, box); 2 trays or bowls

My note

TuesdayNew + Repeat

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#69NEW

Stop and Go Game

Run slowly with your toddler and call 'STOP!' while freezing completely. Then 'GO!' and run again. After a few rounds, freeze in a funny pose and see if they copy. 8–10 rounds per session.

Motor SkillsClear indoor or outdoor space — no materials needed

My note

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#70NEW

Sorting by Shape (Round vs Square)

Thinking & Problem SolvingRound objects (ball, katori, bangle) and square/rectangular objects (book, remote, box); 2 trays or bowls

My note

WednesdayNew today

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#71NEW

Self-Feeding with Spoon

At meal time, give your toddler their own spoon and a bowl of dahi or thick dal. Model scooping and eating from your bowl: 'Scoop — lift — eat!' Wait 3–4 minutes for independent attempts. Welcome all mess.

Motor SkillsA short-handled toddler-appropriate spoon, small bowl of thick food (dahi, dal, khichdi)

My note

ThursdayNew + Repeat

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#70NEW

Sorting by Shape (Round vs Square)

Thinking & Problem SolvingRound objects (ball, katori, bangle) and square/rectangular objects (book, remote, box); 2 trays or bowls

My note

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#71NEW

Self-Feeding with Spoon

Motor SkillsA short-handled toddler-appropriate spoon, small bowl of thick food (dahi, dal, khichdi)

My note

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#72NEW

What's in the Shaker?

Give 3 sealed bottles — one with rice, one with rajma, one empty. Shake each near your toddler's ear: 'Shh shh! Jingle jingle! ...nothing!' Let them shake all three. Ask: 'Which has something inside?' Open to reveal.

Thinking & Problem Solving3 small plastic bottles (reused water/juice bottles) sealed securely — one with rice, one with rajma/beans, one empty

My note

FridayRepeat

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#69NEW

Stop and Go Game

Run slowly with your toddler and call 'STOP!' while freezing completely. Then 'GO!' and run again. After a few rounds, freeze in a funny pose and see if they copy. 8–10 rounds per session.

Motor SkillsClear indoor or outdoor space — no materials needed

My note

SaturdayRepeat

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#69NEW

Stop and Go Game

Run slowly with your toddler and call 'STOP!' while freezing completely. Then 'GO!' and run again. After a few rounds, freeze in a funny pose and see if they copy. 8–10 rounds per session.

Motor SkillsClear indoor or outdoor space — no materials needed

My note

Share Week 1 progress on WhatsApp

💬 How was Week 1?

Your feedback helps us improve for every family.

MondayNew + Repeat

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#70NEW

Sorting by Shape (Round vs Square)

Thinking & Problem SolvingRound objects (ball, katori, bangle) and square/rectangular objects (book, remote, box); 2 trays or bowls

My note

🧩

#72NEW

What's in the Shaker?

Thinking & Problem Solving3 small plastic bottles (reused water/juice bottles) sealed securely — one with rice, one with rajma/beans, one empty

My note

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#73NEW

Pretend Play — Feeding the Doll

Set up a doll with a small katori and spoon: 'Doll is hungry!' Model feeding: 'Aah — yum!' Hand the spoon to your toddler and narrate the doll's reactions. Follow wherever the pretend play leads.

Speech & LanguageSmall doll or soft toy, small katori, small spoon

My note

TuesdayNew today

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#74NEW

Two-Word Phrase Modelling

All day, when your toddler points or vocalises, respond with a 2-word phrase matching their meaning: 'Big ball!' 'Want water?' 'Crow flying!' Always two words. Never ask them to repeat. Model and move on.

Speech & LanguageNo materials — just awareness and responsiveness throughout the day

My note

WednesdayMyelination repeat

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#71NEW

Self-Feeding with Spoon

Motor SkillsA short-handled toddler-appropriate spoon, small bowl of thick food (dahi, dal, khichdi)

My note

🗣️

#73NEW

Pretend Play — Feeding the Doll

Set up a doll with a small katori and spoon: 'Doll is hungry!' Model feeding: 'Aah — yum!' Hand the spoon to your toddler and narrate the doll's reactions. Follow wherever the pretend play leads.

Speech & LanguageSmall doll or soft toy, small katori, small spoon

My note

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#74NEW

Two-Word Phrase Modelling

Speech & LanguageNo materials — just awareness and responsiveness throughout the day

My note

ThursdayNew + Repeat

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#72NEW

What's in the Shaker?

Thinking & Problem Solving3 small plastic bottles (reused water/juice bottles) sealed securely — one with rice, one with rajma/beans, one empty

My note

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#75NEW

Letter Tracing in Flour (Name Letters)

Spread atta flour on a steel plate. Draw the first letter of your toddler's name. 'This is A!' Guide their finger along the strokes, then smooth and let them try. After a week add the second letter beside it.

Motor SkillsSteel plate, atta flour

My note

FridayMyelination repeat

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#69NEW

Stop and Go Game

Run slowly with your toddler and call 'STOP!' while freezing completely. Then 'GO!' and run again. After a few rounds, freeze in a funny pose and see if they copy. 8–10 rounds per session.

Motor SkillsClear indoor or outdoor space — no materials needed

My note

🧩

#72NEW

What's in the Shaker?

Thinking & Problem Solving3 small plastic bottles (reused water/juice bottles) sealed securely — one with rice, one with rajma/beans, one empty

My note

SaturdayMyelination repeat

🏃

#71NEW

Self-Feeding with Spoon

Motor SkillsA short-handled toddler-appropriate spoon, small bowl of thick food (dahi, dal, khichdi)

My note

🗣️

#73NEW

Pretend Play — Feeding the Doll

Set up a doll with a small katori and spoon: 'Doll is hungry!' Model feeding: 'Aah — yum!' Hand the spoon to your toddler and narrate the doll's reactions. Follow wherever the pretend play leads.

Speech & LanguageSmall doll or soft toy, small katori, small spoon

My note

Share Week 2 progress on WhatsApp

💬 How was Week 2?

Your feedback helps us improve for every family.

MondayNew + Repeat

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#75NEW

Letter Tracing in Flour (Name Letters)

Motor SkillsSteel plate, atta flour

My note

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#76NEW

Water Carrying (Small Tumbler)

Fill a tiny tumbler with just 2–3 tablespoons of water. Ask your toddler to carry it carefully to the balcony plant or a family member. Walk beside them without touching. Wipe any spills together calmly.

Motor SkillsVery small steel tumbler or cup, small amount of water, a plant or family member as destination

My note

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#77NEW

Screw and Unscrew Lids

Give 3 clean empty plastic bottles with screw tops. Show aligning a lid and turning: 'Turn, turn — CLICK shut!' Then 'Turn the other way — OPEN!' Let them try all three. Help only by starting the first half-turn.

Motor Skills3 clean empty plastic bottles with screw-top lids of different sizes

My note

TuesdayMyelination repeat

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#70NEW

Sorting by Shape (Round vs Square)

Thinking & Problem SolvingRound objects (ball, katori, bangle) and square/rectangular objects (book, remote, box); 2 trays or bowls

My note

🗣️

#74NEW

Two-Word Phrase Modelling

Speech & LanguageNo materials — just awareness and responsiveness throughout the day

My note

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#77NEW

Screw and Unscrew Lids

Motor Skills3 clean empty plastic bottles with screw-top lids of different sizes

My note

WednesdayNew + Repeat

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#76NEW

Water Carrying (Small Tumbler)

Motor SkillsVery small steel tumbler or cup, small amount of water, a plant or family member as destination

My note

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#78NEW

First Doodle — Vertical Lines

Give a chunky crayon and newspaper. Draw one vertical line: 'Down, down, down — a line!' Show 2–3 times. Then hand the crayon: 'You make a line!' Celebrate any mark they make. One shape only this week.

Motor SkillsChunky crayon or thick chalk, large sheets of old newspaper

My note

ThursdayMyelination repeat

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#71NEW

Self-Feeding with Spoon

Motor SkillsA short-handled toddler-appropriate spoon, small bowl of thick food (dahi, dal, khichdi)

My note

🏃

#75NEW

Letter Tracing in Flour (Name Letters)

Motor SkillsSteel plate, atta flour

My note

🏃

#77NEW

Screw and Unscrew Lids

Motor Skills3 clean empty plastic bottles with screw-top lids of different sizes

My note

🏃

#78NEW

First Doodle — Vertical Lines

Motor SkillsChunky crayon or thick chalk, large sheets of old newspaper

My note

FridayMyelination repeat

🗣️

#74NEW

Two-Word Phrase Modelling

Speech & LanguageNo materials — just awareness and responsiveness throughout the day

My note

🏃

#75NEW

Letter Tracing in Flour (Name Letters)

Motor SkillsSteel plate, atta flour

My note

SaturdayMyelination repeat

🏃

#69NEW

Stop and Go Game

Run slowly with your toddler and call 'STOP!' while freezing completely. Then 'GO!' and run again. After a few rounds, freeze in a funny pose and see if they copy. 8–10 rounds per session.

Motor SkillsClear indoor or outdoor space — no materials needed

My note

🗣️

#73NEW

Pretend Play — Feeding the Doll

Set up a doll with a small katori and spoon: 'Doll is hungry!' Model feeding: 'Aah — yum!' Hand the spoon to your toddler and narrate the doll's reactions. Follow wherever the pretend play leads.

Speech & LanguageSmall doll or soft toy, small katori, small spoon

My note

🏃

#76NEW

Water Carrying (Small Tumbler)

Motor SkillsVery small steel tumbler or cup, small amount of water, a plant or family member as destination

My note

Share Week 3 progress on WhatsApp

💬 How was Week 3?

Your feedback helps us improve for every family.

MondayNew + Repeat

🗣️

#73NEW

Pretend Play — Feeding the Doll

Set up a doll with a small katori and spoon: 'Doll is hungry!' Model feeding: 'Aah — yum!' Hand the spoon to your toddler and narrate the doll's reactions. Follow wherever the pretend play leads.

Speech & LanguageSmall doll or soft toy, small katori, small spoon

My note

🏃

#77NEW

Screw and Unscrew Lids

Motor Skills3 clean empty plastic bottles with screw-top lids of different sizes

My note

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#80NEW

Vegetable Colour Sorting

Place 4–6 kitchen vegetables on the floor. Set out two plates — red and green. Example one on each: 'Where does the tomato go?' Sort by colour first, then re-sort the same vegetables by size. Name everything.

Thinking & Problem Solving4–6 kitchen vegetables in at least 2 colours, 2 small plates or trays

My note

TuesdayNew + Repeat

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#79NEW

Namaste and Thank You Ritual

Before a guest arrives, show your toddler: 'Dadi is coming — Namaste! Like this!' Model it yourself when they arrive. Never force — if they don't join in, say 'Maybe next time.' Practice with a doll between visits.

Speech & LanguageNo materials needed

My note

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#80NEW

Vegetable Colour Sorting

Thinking & Problem Solving4–6 kitchen vegetables in at least 2 colours, 2 small plates or trays

My note

WednesdayNew + Repeat

🗣️

#74NEW

Two-Word Phrase Modelling

Speech & LanguageNo materials — just awareness and responsiveness throughout the day

My note

🏃

#78NEW

First Doodle — Vertical Lines

Motor SkillsChunky crayon or thick chalk, large sheets of old newspaper

My note

🧩

#81NEW

Animal Habitat Match

Set up 3 animal homes (hay in a box, bowl of water, an upright twig). Show each animal in its home: 'Cow in the shed! Fish in water!' Mix up and let your toddler match animal to home.

Thinking & Problem Solving3 animal toys or printed pictures; 3 simple 'homes' — hay in a small box, bowl of water, upright twig or stick

My note

ThursdayNew + Repeat

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#80NEW

Vegetable Colour Sorting

Thinking & Problem Solving4–6 kitchen vegetables in at least 2 colours, 2 small plates or trays

My note

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#81NEW

Animal Habitat Match

Set up 3 animal homes (hay in a box, bowl of water, an upright twig). Show each animal in its home: 'Cow in the shed! Fish in water!' Mix up and let your toddler match animal to home.

Thinking & Problem Solving3 animal toys or printed pictures; 3 simple 'homes' — hay in a small box, bowl of water, upright twig or stick

My note

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#82NEW

Flower and Plant Watering

Fill a small tumbler with water. Walk with your toddler to the balcony plant and pour together: 'Pour — the plant is thirsty!' Let them hold the cup. Same plant, same words, every morning.

Motor SkillsVery small steel tumbler or watering cup, any plant on the balcony or windowsill

My note

FridayMyelination repeat

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#72NEW

What's in the Shaker?

Thinking & Problem Solving3 small plastic bottles (reused water/juice bottles) sealed securely — one with rice, one with rajma/beans, one empty

My note

🗣️

#79NEW

Namaste and Thank You Ritual

Speech & LanguageNo materials needed

My note

SaturdayMyelination repeat

🏃

#76NEW

Water Carrying (Small Tumbler)

Motor SkillsVery small steel tumbler or cup, small amount of water, a plant or family member as destination

My note

🏃

#78NEW

First Doodle — Vertical Lines

Motor SkillsChunky crayon or thick chalk, large sheets of old newspaper

My note

🗣️

#79NEW

Namaste and Thank You Ritual

Speech & LanguageNo materials needed

My note

Share Week 4 progress on WhatsApp

💬 How was Week 4?

Your feedback helps us improve for every family.

MondayNew today

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#83NEW

Counting with Fingers

Hold up fingers one at a time: 'ONE! TWO! THREE!' up to 5. Hold up 2 fingers and pause, looking expectantly. Count during meals ('one chapati, two chapatis') and bath ('one, two, three, four, five toes!').

Speech & LanguageNo materials — use fingers and toes and everyday objects

My note

TuesdayMyelination repeat

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#76NEW

Water Carrying (Small Tumbler)

Motor SkillsVery small steel tumbler or cup, small amount of water, a plant or family member as destination

My note

WednesdayMyelination repeat

🧩

#80NEW

Vegetable Colour Sorting

Thinking & Problem Solving4–6 kitchen vegetables in at least 2 colours, 2 small plates or trays

My note

ThursdayMyelination repeat

🏃

#82NEW

Flower and Plant Watering

Fill a small tumbler with water. Walk with your toddler to the balcony plant and pour together: 'Pour — the plant is thirsty!' Let them hold the cup. Same plant, same words, every morning.

Motor SkillsVery small steel tumbler or watering cup, any plant on the balcony or windowsill

My note

FridayMyelination repeat

🏃

#77NEW

Screw and Unscrew Lids

Motor Skills3 clean empty plastic bottles with screw-top lids of different sizes

My note

SaturdayMyelination repeat

🧩

#81NEW

Animal Habitat Match

Set up 3 animal homes (hay in a box, bowl of water, an upright twig). Show each animal in its home: 'Cow in the shed! Fish in water!' Mix up and let your toddler match animal to home.

Thinking & Problem Solving3 animal toys or printed pictures; 3 simple 'homes' — hay in a small box, bowl of water, upright twig or stick

My note

Share Bonus Week progress on WhatsApp

💬 How was Bonus Week?

Your feedback helps us improve for every family.

Toddler's Month & Play

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