Explore: Age 2

Discover how your 2-year-old is exploring skills and gaining independence—and find expert advice to help them.

Lay a Strong Foundation

Embrace joyful learning with play-based programs proven to improve reading, emotional regulation, and more.

Learn with Sesame Street

Ages 2-5
Build an emotional toolbox for managing big feelings, sharing, taking turns, and more! Explore Now

HOMER

Ages 2-6
Prepare to read and explore counting, sorting, puzzles, and more through 1,000+ games and stories! Try It Free

Expert Advice

From meltdowns to milestones, we’ve got expert guidance to help your 2-year-old’s brain and personality bloom.

Halloween Scavenger Hunt (Ages 2-8)

Free Halloween scavenger hunt for kids! Find ghosts, cats, and pumpkins while building observation skills. Keep Reading →

Emotion Finger Puppets (Ages 2-5)

Kids practice naming feelings, having empathy, and emotional vocabulary through pretend play with these emotion finger puppets. Keep Reading →

Mindful Star Maze (Ages 2-5)

Use this mindfulness worksheet for kids to help build emotional awareness and regulation to help them calm down. Keep Reading →

I Can Say How I Feel Emotion Chart (Ages 2-6)

Kids build emotional awareness, empathy, and communication skills while naming their feelings with this emotions chart for kids. Keep Reading →

Kindness Jar (Ages 2-5)

The “Kindness Jar” activity is for kids ages 2-5. It’s a free printable activity that helps build kindness, empathy, and self-esteem! Keep Reading →

Build with Shapes (Ages 2-5)

Build with shapes! A fun shape tracing worksheet for kids ages 2–5 that teaches early writing, hand-eye coordination, and creativity. Keep Reading →

Ask Dr. Jody

Dr. Jody LeVos, our Chief Learning Officer at Begin, holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Science and brings over a decade of experience in children’s media and early learning. She knows you have questions—and she’s here with answers!

When to Introduce Chores for Kids: Age-Appropriate Tasks

Participating in household chores gives your child a sense of responsibility and community at any age. Choose age-appropriate chores to help them succeed. Keep Reading →

What Are the Effective Methods for Disciplining My Toddler?

Building character isn’t so much about how to discipline your toddler, but how to teach them the behavior you want. Learn how with Dr. Jody. Keep Reading →

Should My 2-Year-Old Know Her Letters and Numbers Yet?

2-year-olds may start to learn some letters and numbers, but don’t worry if they don’t know them yet. Find out why with our Chief Learning Officer, Dr. Jody. Keep Reading →