From 12 to 18 months, your child may be: Expanding her vocabulary Mimicking actions you do Linking movements and words   Tips for reading with your 12- to 18-month-old: Your child is exploring the world by touching, grabbing, and tasting just about everything. Reading colorful board books can encourage your child to name or point to objects on each page. Suddenly your child is showing an interest in coloring and scribbling, the first steps toward writing. Provide your child with nontoxic crayons and paper so she can discover the natural artist within.      Talk to your child all the time. Just hearing your voice helps your child grow her language skills!    © Sesame Workshop. "Sesame Street" and its logo are trademarks of Sesame Workshop. All rights reserved.