As toddlers’ verbal skills expand, so does their ability to use objects, to put together a series of actions in play, and to remember events for later reenactment. Adults are especially valued play partners because they can keep the story going as they respond to the child’s lead by adding missing words or by suggesting next steps or new elements. An adult can support a toddler’s need to repeat the same story over and over again, encourage her to do more of the storytelling each time, and help her to extend or elaborate on her story. Peers are also highly valued play partners as they heighten the emotion al tone of play, take different roles, or share ideas for solving problems.