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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