At 18–24 months, children’s language development becomes increasingly apparent and closely linked to play activities. Play serves as a natural way for children to express ideas, feelings, and experiences through words, gestures, and soun

At 18–24 months, children start engaging in simple symbolic or pretend play. They begin to use objects to represent something else, such as using a block as a phone or pretending a spoon is a drum. This early symbolic play helps develop im

At 12–18 months, children begin to show significant changes in how they play. Play becomes more active and focused, marked by increased mobility such as crawling, standing, or walking, along with a strong desire to explore their surroundin