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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: |
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- 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.
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What you can do as a parent: |
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- 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.
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Toys for the toddler: |
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- 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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