Toddler Play

What can I do to help promote play in my child?

While all children are different and may enjoy different toys and interactions, the following are suggestions for activities and toys for the toddler:

• Toddler:
  • Needs space in which to play and explore
  • Likes sandboxes, swings, and playgrounds
  • Likes to imitate others by pretending to perform adult tasks
  • Likes to play in the water
• What you can do as a parent:
  • Allow your child to help with chores
  • Read to your child
  • Regulate your child's television watching
  • Provide your child with a toy vacuum, pots and pans, and other housekeeping or work toys

Toys for the toddler

• Toys that can be pushed and pulled
• Rocking horse
• Toys that can be ridden safely
• Balls
• Playground equipment
• Shovel and bucket
• Music
• Toys that can help with housework, such as brooms, a vacuum, and dishes
• Dolls
• Puzzles

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