(e.g., more academic or more parent-friendly).
The activities are categorized by the specific brain functions they target:
This report summarizes the educational value, structure, and developmental impact of the activities found in Jackie Silberg’s 125 Brain Games for Toddlers and Twos . Executive Summary 125 Brain Games for Toddlers and Twos
Building vocabulary and rhythm through chants and simple storytelling.
Activities require little to no expensive equipment, using household items instead. Sample Activity Categories Example Activity Cognitive Problem-solving Hiding a toy under a cup to teach object permanence. Language Phonemic awareness Mimicking animal sounds to identify distinct tones. Social Empathy & Interaction Mirroring facial expressions in a "copy-cat" game. Physical Spatial awareness Crawling through "tunnels" made of cardboard boxes. Conclusion Activities require little to no expensive equipment, using
Developing memory, attention, and impulse control via "stop and go" games.
💡 (12–24 months vs. 24–36 months). Social Empathy & Interaction Mirroring facial expressions in
Strengthening the parent-child bond to create a "secure base" for learning.