• Learning the basics of life.
• Absorbs an incredible amount of knowledge and understanding – though more oftentimes knowledge than understanding.
• Trusts everything parents and teachers say.
• Hungers to learn about God and the Bible and depends totally on others to fill that need.
• Feels secure within a fixed schedule.
• Enjoys repetition – schedules are important and provide a sense of security for the child.
• Participates in almost all of the parents’ everyday activities.
• Centers everything on self.
• Becoming very independent as he tries to become his own person. Giving choices within limits helps him establish a healthy independence.
• Developing the ability to choose. Since his mind isn’t quite able to say which is the best choice, he often tries both choices constantly going back and forth, often frustrating to parents and teachers.
• Plays alone or alongside another child – not interactive “with” another child.
• Thrives on things to do.
• Extremely possessive of toys and other items. Uses the word “mine” often.
• Mimics.
• Dawdles.
• “Reads” pictures by telling about them
• Proud of own work and likes to show it off.
• Enjoys curiously getting into things.
• Experiences and special interest focus on their bedroom or their home. Do not understand “outside world” well.
• Interested in community helpers because these people more often touch their lives than others (such as accountants, teachers, executives, etc.).
• Interested in simple tools, gardening, animals, and the care of babies.
• Displays a very short attention span.
• Needs many opportunities to explore.
• Must be allowed to practice new skills.
• Family atmosphere is vitally important.

Spiritual Concepts the Two Year Old is Ready For