He loves the garden and is keen to use the broom, trying hard to sweep with it. He also enjoys holding the hosepipe to water the grass.
Harry still enjoys putting things in containers and tipping them out again.
Outside, this includes stones and clothes pegs as well as toys. He also loves balls. Harry tries hard to throw them and may manage this well, but at times they go over his head, landing behind him. He looks in surprise to see where they have gone.
During this month Harry has enjoyed a particular game with his sister, Jasmine, throwing balls up the garden slide and trying to catch them as they roll down again. He laughed excitedly when Jasmine sat at the top, rolling a stream of balls to him. Harry tried hard to catch as many as he could.
He likes to be physically active most of the time. Jasmine now attends ballet classes and enjoys practising at home. Harry 'dances' along to ballet music with her. He also tries hard to jump up and down on the mini trampoline in the garden, but cannot as yet lift his feet off the surface.
Harry now nods his head vigorously when asked if he wants to do something or have something.
Questions
1 Harry uses single-word language. Is this what you would expect of a child of Harry's age, and how will his language develop next?
2 Harry often imitates his older sister. How does this help his development?
3 Harry is always pleased to have new shoes. Why is it important that his feet are measured carefully?
Answers to part 16 questions (21 July)
1 This placed Harry on the 2nd centile of his growth chart, indicating that he is a lightweight infant. But as he is fit and healthy and has plenty of energy, health professionals are not worried.
2 When settling children to sleep at night, it is important to have a relaxed and happy routine. This helps children recognise the signals for bedtime and to understand what happens next. The consistency of a routine helps to children to settle and gain a longer and more restful sleep.
By Sandy Green, an early years consultant and freelance trainer. She is also Harry's grandmother.
