Activities to Encourage Your Toddler to Play
Activities to Encourage Your Toddler to Play
Play may seem like the most natural thing in the world for toddlers, but your participation and encouragement are important - it's best when your child has options to choose from. Let play be directed by your toddler, but feel free to be playful yourself!
If you like to sing or dance or put together puzzles, do these things with your toddler. It's also good to use your imagination during play. For example, suggest that you and your toddler pretend to be animals by making animal noises.
Here are some other ways you can encourage your toddler to play: