Activities for learning through play

Find simple, supervised ideas for practising everyday skills through play. Suggested age ranges are shown when the source provides them.

Illustration for “Sandbox Adventures: Planting Trees in the Wet Sand”, step 1: Pack these things in your walk bag: Your child’s usual outdoor toys - A bucket - A spade - A bottle of water - Hand wipes During the walk, invite your child to

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How can I adapt “Sandbox Adventures: Planting Trees in the Wet Sand” for safe play?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Sandbox Adventures: Planting Trees in the Wet Sand — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

An adult demonstrates putting a ball into a shape-sorting box while a toddler watches.

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How can I include my child in “Pack Bath Toys in a Bucket”?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Pack Bath Toys in a Bucket. a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for ““We Hid! Find Us!””, step 1: Sit on the same level with your child—at a table, on the floor, or on the couch.

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How can I adapt “We Hid! Find Us” for safe play?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: We Hid! Find Us — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Draw with Mom”, step 1: Place a sheet of paper on the table and put a cup of wax crayons nearby.

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How can I adapt “Draw with Mom” for safe play?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Draw with Mom — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “A Walk with the Dog on a String”, step 2: Suggest: “Let’s pull the dog around the room.” Help the child stand up and place the handle in their hand: “Let’s go!” Hold the child’s hand and take a few steps forward.

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How can I adapt “A Walk with the Dog on a String” for safe play?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: A Walk with the Dog on a String — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Bowling Alley. Wait for the signal and knock them down!”, step 1: Make sure the ball is where your child usually finds it.

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How can we play “Bowling Alley. Wait for the signal and knock them down” safely together?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Bowling Alley. Wait for the signal and knock them down — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “"Who Called You?"”, step 1: Sit facing your baby at the same level.

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How can I use “Who Called You?” to invite communication?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: “Who Called You?” — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Who Is This?”, step 1: Sit next to your little one.

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How can I play “Who Is This?” with my child?

Suggested age: 24–31 months

Activity: “Who Is This?” — a child-led play idea for ages 24–31 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Jar with a surprise”, step 1: For this game you will need two jars of different sizes with lids.

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How can I explore “Jar with a surprise” safely with my child?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Jar with a surprise — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Related artwork from “What’s in the box?”; visual reference only for “Magic Bag”.

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How can I explore “Magic Bag” safely with my child?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Magic Bag — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Toilet Time: What's Happening to Me?”, step 1: You will need a comfortable potty that is kept in a fixed place and is easily accessible to the child.

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How can I make “Toilet Time: What's Happening to Me?” pressure-free?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: “Toilet Time: What's Happening to Me?” — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Walk Fun”, step 1: Take a few cards or photos with pictures of your child’s favorite playground activities: Swings, Slide, Sandbox.

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How can I adapt “Walk Fun” for safe play?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Walk Fun — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Blanket Ride”, step 1: Suggest to your little one to play a game of “Journey.” Use a blanket or throw that can slide easily on the floor.

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How can I invite safe movement during “Blanket Ride”?

Suggested age: 24–31 months

Activity: Blanket Ride — a child-led play idea for ages 24–31 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Wipe the Table”, step 1: Tell your child the little table needs wiping.

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How can I adapt “Wipe the Table” for safe play?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Wipe the Table — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Fix the Picture”, step 1: For this activity you need cut-up animal pictures — each made of 3 parts with a simple cut (for example: head, tummy, tail/paws).

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How can I adapt “Fix the Picture” for safe play?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Fix the Picture — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Put On Shoes”, step 1: Prepare the spot: A comfy low bench or small chair will do.

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How can I adapt “Put On Shoes” for safe play?

Suggested age: 24–31 months

Activity: Put On Shoes — a child-led play idea for ages 24–31 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for ““Cottage Cheese, All by Myself!””, step 1: Sit the child at the table.

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How can I share “Cottage Cheese, All by Myself” safely with my child?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Cottage Cheese, All by Myself — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “"Swing-Swing, Sing!"”, step 1: At the playground, point out the swings.

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How can I invite safe movement during “Swing-Swing, Sing”?

Suggested age: 24–31 months

Activity: Swing-Swing, Sing — a child-led play idea for ages 24–31 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Observe the World Outside”, step 1: During a walk, stop.

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How can I adapt “Observe the World Outside” for safe play?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Observe the World Outside — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Climb onto the Sofa for a Toy”, step 1: Get an appealing toy phone for this game.

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How can I invite safe movement during “Climb onto the Sofa for a Toy”?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Climb onto the Sofa for a Toy — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “A Box of Farm Fun! Singing "Old MacDonald Had a Farm"”, step 1: What you need for the activity?

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How can I use “A Box of Farm Fun! Singing "Old MacDonald Had a Farm” to invite communication?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: A Box of Farm Fun! Singing "Old MacDonald Had a Farm — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Going on a Picnic”, step 1: You will need a box or basket for the picnic, a tablecloth, dishes (plates, cups or mugs, spoons), plastic food containers, food (for example, pies), bottles with drinks (for example, fruit drin

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How can I adapt “Going on a Picnic” for safe play?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Going on a Picnic — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “What's That Sound? (Household Noises)”, step 1: Prepare the materials: a screen, a tray with sound-making objects — a cup and a spoon, a sheet of paper, and a wooden hammer.

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How can I use “What's That Sound? (Household Noises)” to invite communication?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: What's That Sound? (Household Noises) — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

A caregiver sits beside a baby lying on a clear play mat.

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How Can I Help My Baby with Down Syndrome Discover Their Feet?

Suggested age: 6–10 months

Game: “Look at Those Feet!” A supervised, child-led floor-play idea for babies with Down syndrome aged 6–10 months.

A baby explores two colorful lightweight rattles with their hands.

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How Can I Help My Baby with Down Syndrome Explore Two Toys?

Suggested age: 6–10 months

Game: Holds Two Toys and Taps One Against the Other. Try a supervised, floor-level toy game for babies aged 6–10 months.

A caregiver offers a small spoonful of the baby’s planned food and waits for a response.

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How Can I Offer Spoon-Fed Food Safely to My Baby with Down Syndrome?

Suggested age: 6–10 months

Game: Eats Thick Foods from a Spoon. A responsive mealtime activity for babies aged 6–10 months, using only an individually approved feeding plan.

A caregiver shares a face-to-face moment with a baby during play.

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How Can We Play “Clap Those Little Hands!” Together?

Suggested age: 6–10 months

Game: “Clap Those Little Hands!” Sing a gentle nursery rhyme together and follow your baby’s cues. Listed for ages 6–10 months.

A caregiver and baby notice a small serving of food together at the tray.

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How Can I Make Snack-Time Play Safe for My Baby with Down Syndrome?

Suggested age: 6–10 months

Game: Baby Cookie Time! This safer snack-time adaptation uses only foods and textures approved for your baby’s individual feeding plan.

A caregiver holds a baby securely while sitting together.

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How Can I Share a Gentle Lap-Time Song with My Baby with Down Syndrome?

Suggested age: 6–10 months

Activity: Springy Bounces on an Adult’s Lap. A gentle, fully supported song-and-sway adaptation for babies aged 6–10 months.

A caregiver shows a small cup to a baby in supported upright seating.

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How Can I Support Cup Practice for My Baby with Down Syndrome?

Suggested age: 6–10 months

Activity: Drinking from a Cutout Cup. Try cup practice only when it is already included in your baby’s individual feeding plan.

A caregiver holds a baby in a towel after bath time.

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How Can I Make Bath Time Playful and Safe for My Baby with Down Syndrome?

Suggested age: 6–10 months

Activity: Bathtime Fun. A shared bath-time routine with continuous hands-on support for babies aged 6–10 months.

A caregiver offers a soft toy while staying close to a baby playing on the floor.

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How Can I Play a Give-and-Take Rattle Game with My Baby with Down Syndrome?

Suggested age: 6–10 months

Activity: “Give and Take.” A child-led, floor-level turn-taking game with a baby-safe rattle or toy for ages 6–10 months.

A caregiver and baby share a picture book while sitting together at home.

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How Can I Explore Everyday Sights and Sounds with My Baby?

Suggested age: 6–10 months

Activity: Strolling around the house. Share a calm, supervised look at familiar sights and sounds with your baby, listed in the source for ages 6–10 months.

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How can I use “Who’s calling your child?” to invite communication?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: “Who’s calling your child?” — a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Oh no, teddy fell” with my child?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: Oh no, teddy fell. a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I adapt “Teddy’s hiding” for safe play?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: Teddy’s hiding. a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I share “Eating with a spoon” safely with my child?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: Eating with a spoon. a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Grab the toy (tummy time)” with my child?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: Grab the toy (tummy time). a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I adapt “Where’s Mommy?” for safe play?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: “Where’s Mommy?” — a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Hand it over” with my child?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: Hand it over. a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I share “Drinking from a cup” safely with my child?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: Drinking from a cup. a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Nursery rhyme games” with my child?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: Nursery rhyme games. a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Dancing to music” with my child?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: Dancing to music. a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Grab the toy (while sitting)” with my child?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: Grab the toy (while sitting). a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I share “Trying yummy treats” safely with my child?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: Trying yummy treats. a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Reach the rattle—crawling around in a circle on tummy, step 1

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How can I play “Reach the rattle—crawling around in a circle on tummy” with my child?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: Reach the rattle—crawling around in a circle on tummy. a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I adapt “Pulling the toy by its string” for safe play?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: Pulling the toy by its string. a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Little musicians” with my child?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: Little musicians. a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I share “Who’s that in the mirror?” as a gentle, child-led activity?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: “Who’s that in the mirror?” — a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Where’s the kitty?” with my child?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: “Where’s the kitty?” — a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Trying on Mom’s glasses” with my child?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: Trying on Mom’s glasses. a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

On the gym ball: “Boom into the hole, step 1

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How can I invite movement during “On the gym ball: “Boom into the hole”?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: On the gym ball: “Boom into the hole. a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Finger play: bending each of your baby’s fingers, step 1

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How can I share “Finger play: bending each of your baby’s fingers” as a gentle, child-led activity?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: Finger play: bending each of your baby’s fingers. a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Standing practice: leaning on the gym ball, step 1

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How can I invite movement during “Standing practice: leaning on the gym ball”?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: Standing practice: leaning on the gym ball. a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Reading a book” with my child?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: Reading a book. a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I include my child in “Bathtime—“Splash-splash”?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: Bathtime—“Splash-splash. a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Bye-bye” with my child?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: Bye-bye. a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I adapt “Peek-a-boo, where’s Mommy?” for safe play?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: “Peek-a-boo, where’s Mommy?” — a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “What’s in the box?” with my child?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: “What’s in the box?” — a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “The house fell down—crash” with my child?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: The house fell down—crash. a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Snuggles with a nursery rhyme” with my child?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: Snuggles with a nursery rhyme. a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Washing up” with my child?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: Washing up. a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Repeating syllables” with my child?

Suggested age: 9–14 months

Activity: Repeating syllables. a child-led play idea for ages 9–14 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Finding a musical toy by sound” with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Finding a musical toy by sound. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Moving around any way that’s comfy, step 1

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How can I play “Moving around any way that’s comfy” with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Moving around any way that’s comfy. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I share “Drinking from a cup” safely with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Drinking from a cup. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “What's in the Box?” with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: “What's in the Box?” — a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Standing play by the sofa or chair, step 1

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How can I play “Standing play by the sofa or chair” with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Standing play by the sofa or chair. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Playing with toys during bathtime, step 1

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How can I play “Playing with toys during bathtime” with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Playing with toys during bathtime. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Eating a cookie while holding it, step 1

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How can I share “Eating a cookie while holding it” safely with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Eating a cookie while holding it. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Understanding words: choosing between two items, step 1

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How can I play “Understanding words: choosing between two items” with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Understanding words: choosing between two items. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Grab the toy!” (standing up)” with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Grab the toy!” (standing up). a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Making music on the metallophone, step 1

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How can I play “Making music on the metallophone” with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Making music on the metallophone. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Playing with a ball” with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Playing with a ball. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Putting objects into a box with a round hole, step 1

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How can I play “Putting objects into a box with a round hole” with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Putting objects into a box with a round hole. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I share “Eating with a fork” safely with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Eating with a fork. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Feeding the teddy” with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Feeding the teddy. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Taking a few side-steps while holding onto something, step 1

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How can I play “Taking a few side-steps while holding onto something” with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Taking a few side-steps while holding onto something. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Exploring a “fluffy babies” book with touch-and-feel pages, step 1

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How can I play “Exploring a “fluffy babies” book with touch-and-feel pages” with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Exploring a “fluffy babies” book with touch-and-feel pages. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Scribbling on paper with a short crayon, step 1

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How can I play “Scribbling on paper with a short crayon” with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Scribbling on paper with a short crayon. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Who came to visit us? Let’s name the little animals, step 1

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How can I play “Who came to visit us? Let’s name the little animals” with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Who came to visit us? Let’s name the little animals. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Mmm, what tasty porridge—eating with a spoon all by himself, step 1

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How can I share “Mmm, what tasty porridge—eating with a spoon all by himself” safely with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Mmm, what tasty porridge—eating with a spoon all by himself. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Where’s our phone?” with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: “Where’s our phone?” — a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Shape sorter box” with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Shape sorter box. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Moving from one support to another, step 1

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How can I play “Moving from one support to another” with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Moving from one support to another. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Looking at family photos” with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Looking at family photos. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Washing up” with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Washing up. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Bunny’s going for a ride in the car, step 1

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How can I play “Bunny’s going for a ride in the car” with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Bunny’s going for a ride in the car. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Undressing with grown-up help (pulling off hat and socks), step 1

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How can I play “Undressing with grown-up help (pulling off hat and socks)” with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Undressing with grown-up help (pulling off hat and socks). a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Time to tuck the baby doll in for a nap, step 1

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How can I play “Time to tuck the baby doll in for a nap” with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Time to tuck the baby doll in for a nap. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Name the pictures” with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Name the pictures. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Going out for a walk” with my child?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Going out for a walk. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Sensory box fun: searching for toys in a tub of grains or peas, step 1

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How can I adapt “Sensory box fun: searching for toys in a tub of grains or peas” for safe play?

Suggested age: 12–18 months

Activity: Sensory box fun: searching for toys in a tub of grains or peas. a child-led play idea for ages 12–18 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Hello, little one” with my child?

Suggested age: 0–5 months

Activity: Hello, little one. a child-led play idea for ages 0–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Blow, blow goes the wind” with my child?

Suggested age: 0–5 months

Activity: Blow, blow goes the wind. a child-led play idea for ages 0–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “On the boat” with my child?

Suggested age: 0–4 months

Activity: On the boat. a child-led play idea for ages 0–4 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Standing tall” with my child?

Suggested age: 0–5 months

Activity: Standing tall. a child-led play idea for ages 0–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Let’s see who’s around” with my child?

Suggested age: 0–5 months

Activity: Let’s see who’s around. a child-led play idea for ages 0–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Where are our feet?” with my child?

Suggested age: 0–5 months

Activity: “Where are our feet?” — a child-led play idea for ages 0–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Watch me!”—following the adult’s face, step 1

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How can I play “Watch me!”—following the adult’s face” with my child?

Suggested age: 0–5 months

Activity: Watch me!”—following the adult’s face. a child-led play idea for ages 0–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Tracking the toy” with my child?

Suggested age: 0–5 months

Activity: Tracking the toy. a child-led play idea for ages 0–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Tickle time on the tummy” with my child?

Suggested age: 0–5 months

Activity: Tickle time on the tummy. a child-led play idea for ages 0–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I make “Lifting baby out of the crib” a calm, safe routine?

Suggested age: 0–5 months

Activity: Lifting baby out of the crib. a child-led play idea for ages 0–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Where are our cheeks?”—turning to the voice, step 1

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How can I play “Where are our cheeks?”—turning to the voice” with my child?

Suggested age: 0–5 months

Activity: Where are our cheeks?”—turning to the voice. a child-led play idea for ages 0–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Helping baby suck better with a palm massage, step 1

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How can I share “Helping baby suck better with a palm massage” as a gentle, child-led activity?

Suggested age: 0–5 months

Activity: Helping baby suck better with a palm massage. a child-led play idea for ages 0–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I share “Massage before feeding” as a gentle, child-led activity?

Suggested age: 0–5 months

Activity: Massage before feeding. a child-led play idea for ages 0–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “On the boat” with my child?

Suggested age: 0–3 months

Activity: On the boat. a child-led play idea for ages 0–3 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

What’s happening?” Predictable routines, step 1

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How can I play “What’s happening?” Predictable routines” with my child?

Suggested age: 0–5 months

Activity: What’s happening?” Predictable routines. a child-led play idea for ages 0–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Following the noisy toy” with my child?

Suggested age: 2–5 months

Activity: Following the noisy toy. a child-led play idea for ages 2–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Peek-a-boo with baby” with my child?

Suggested age: 2–5 months

Activity: Peek-a-boo with baby. a child-led play idea for ages 2–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Playing with sounds” with my child?

Suggested age: 0–3 months

Activity: Playing with sounds. a child-led play idea for ages 0–3 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Playing with sounds (again!)” with my child?

Suggested age: 2–5 months

Activity: Playing with sounds (again!). a child-led play idea for ages 2–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “My sweet baby. Tickles” with my child?

Suggested age: 0–3 months

Activity: My sweet baby. Tickles. a child-led play idea for ages 0–3 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Playing with a ring” with my child?

Suggested age: 0–3 months

Activity: Playing with a ring. a child-led play idea for ages 0–3 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I adapt “Swatting at hanging toys” for safe play?

Suggested age: 2–5 months

Activity: Swatting at hanging toys. a child-led play idea for ages 2–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Reaching for the toy” with my child?

Suggested age: 2–5 months

Activity: Reaching for the toy. a child-led play idea for ages 2–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I make “Comforter Cuski” a calm, safe routine?

Suggested age: 0–5 months

Activity: Comforter Cuski. a child-led play idea for ages 0–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Rolling onto the side and back again, step 1

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How can I adapt “Rolling onto the side and back again” for safe play?

Suggested age: 0–3 months

Activity: Rolling onto the side and back again. a child-led play idea for ages 0–3 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Turning onto the side to get the toy, step 1

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How can I play “Turning onto the side to get the toy” with my child?

Suggested age: 3–5 months

Activity: Turning onto the side to get the toy. a child-led play idea for ages 3–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Practicing trunk rotation during a diaper change, step 1

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How can I adapt “Practicing trunk rotation during a diaper change” for safe play?

Suggested age: 2–5 months

Activity: Practicing trunk rotation during a diaper change. a child-led play idea for ages 2–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Getting dressed” with my child?

Suggested age: 2–5 months

Activity: Getting dressed. a child-led play idea for ages 2–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Washing up and a gentle face massage, step 1

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How can I share “Washing up and a gentle face massage” as a gentle, child-led activity?

Suggested age: 0–5 months

Activity: Washing up and a gentle face massage. a child-led play idea for ages 0–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I share “Mouth muscle massage” as a gentle, child-led activity?

Suggested age: 0–5 months

Activity: Mouth muscle massage. a child-led play idea for ages 0–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I share “Tactile play with baby’s face” as a gentle, child-led activity?

Suggested age: 0–5 months

Activity: Tactile play with baby’s face. a child-led play idea for ages 0–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I share “Playing with tactile toys” as a gentle, child-led activity?

Suggested age: 0–3 months

Activity: Playing with tactile toys. a child-led play idea for ages 0–3 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Ticklerhymes” with my child?

Suggested age: 2–5 months

Activity: Ticklerhymes. a child-led play idea for ages 2–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I make “Cozy nap” a calm, safe routine?

Suggested age: 0–4 months

Activity: Cozy nap. a child-led play idea for ages 0–4 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I adapt “A balloon” for safe play?

Suggested age: 2–5 months

Activity: A balloon. a child-led play idea for ages 2–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I play “Beautiful little hands” with my child?

Suggested age: 1–4 months

Activity: Beautiful little hands. a child-led play idea for ages 1–4 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I adapt “Tummy rest on an adult’s lap” for safe play?

Suggested age: 0–3 months

Activity: Tummy rest on an adult’s lap. a child-led play idea for ages 0–3 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Looking at pictures while on the tummy, step 1

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How can I adapt “Looking at pictures while on the tummy” for safe play?

Suggested age: 0–5 months

Activity: Looking at pictures while on the tummy. a child-led play idea for ages 0–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Crinkly foot play—rustling games with the legs, step 1

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How can I adapt “Crinkly foot play—rustling games with the legs” for safe play?

Suggested age: 2–4 months

Activity: Crinkly foot play—rustling games with the legs. a child-led play idea for ages 2–4 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Foot play—experiencing the sensation of support through the feet, step 1

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How can I share “Foot play—experiencing the sensation of support through the feet” as a gentle, child-led activity?

Suggested age: 2–4 months

Activity: Foot play—experiencing the sensation of support through the feet. a child-led play idea for ages 2–4 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I adapt “Hide-and-seek” for safe play?

Suggested age: 1–5 months

Activity: Hide-and-seek. a child-led play idea for ages 1–5 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I invite movement during “Rocking on a ball”?

Suggested age: 1–3 months

Activity: Rocking on a ball. a child-led play idea for ages 1–3 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

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How can I adapt “Crinkly games for little hands” for safe play?

Suggested age: 2–4 months

Activity: Crinkly games for little hands. a child-led play idea for ages 2–4 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Stand Up to a Support from Sitting”, step 1: Kneel on the floor, sitting back on your heels in front of the couch.

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How can I invite safe movement during “Stand Up to a Support from Sitting”?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Stand Up to a Support from Sitting — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Drink from a Cup”, step 1: Sit at the table with the child.

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How can I share “Drink from a Cup” safely with my child?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Drink from a Cup — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Shape Box: Three Shapes”, step 1: Sit at the same level as the child.

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How can I adapt “Shape Box: Three Shapes” for safe play?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Shape Box: Three Shapes — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Sit Down from Standing”, step 1: Stand the child at the couch and give them a toy they like, for example a toy phone.

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How can I invite safe movement during “Sit Down from Standing”?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Sit Down from Standing — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “First Steps with a Moving Support”, step 2: Help the child hug the toy with both arms, holding it in front.

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How can I invite safe movement during “First Steps with a Moving Support”?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: First Steps with a Moving Support — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Notice the Distant Object the Adult Points To”, step 2: In the room, ask: “Where is the clock—tick-tock?” If the child looks at or points to it, confirm: “Yes, that’s the clock.” If they can’t show you, extend your hand in

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How can I play “Notice the Distant Object the Adult Points To” with my child?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Notice the Distant Object the Adult Points To — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for ““What’s Wrong?” Laugh at a Silly Situation”, step 2: Take off the glasses and give them to the child.

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How can I play “What’s Wrong?” Laugh at a Silly Situation” with my child?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: What’s Wrong?” Laugh at a Silly Situation — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Copy the Adult’s Actions in a Familiar Game”, step 1: Sit on the floor with the child.

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How can I play “Copy the Adult’s Actions in a Familiar Game” with my child?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Copy the Adult’s Actions in a Familiar Game — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Bowling Fun”, step 1: You’ll need some bowling pins (skittles) and a ball about 15 cm in diameter.

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How can we play “Bowling Fun” safely together?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Bowling Fun — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Roll Teddy and Bunny Around”, step 1: Sit on the floor with your child.

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How can I play “Roll Teddy and Bunny Around” with my child?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Roll Teddy and Bunny Around — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Fit the Pieces: Circles and Squares”, step 2: Say: “Let’s hide the bear!” Put the circle back: “No bear.” (make a gesture) Ask: “Where’s the bear, oh-oh?” "When the child removes the insert, praise them: “Good job, you fou

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How can I adapt “Fit the Pieces: Circles and Squares” for safe play?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Fit the Pieces: Circles and Squares — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Sweet Kisses”, step 1: Get comfortable with your child in front of a big mirror—sitting or standing, whichever suits the child.

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How can I share “Sweet Kisses” as a gentle, child-led activity?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Sweet Kisses — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Body Parts: Clothespin Game”, step 1: For this game, you need a fun clothespin, maybe shaped like a cat.

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How can I share “Body Parts: Clothespin Game” as a gentle, child-led activity?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Body Parts: Clothespin Game — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for ““Marching Together!””, step 1: For this game, take a big soft toy (or a ball) and something that appeals to the child—maybe a family member, a musical toy, a book, or any favorite item.

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How can I invite safe movement during “Marching Together”?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Marching Together — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Favorite Fairy Tale Again!”, step 1: Tell the child you’re going to read a book.

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How can I play “Favorite Fairy Tale Again” with my child?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Favorite Fairy Tale Again — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for ““I Feed Myself!” Bite-Sized Food”, step 1: Sit down at the table with your child.

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How can I share “I Feed Myself!” Bite-Sized Food” safely with my child?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: I Feed Myself!” Bite-Sized Food — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “"Soap It Up!"”, step 1: Tell the child: “It’s bath time.” Sit them in the tub and carry on with your normal bathing routine.

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How can I adapt “Soap It Up” for safe play?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Soap It Up — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Recognize Action Words”, step 1: Again, you’ll need simple cards showing a character doing something (bunny eating, washing, sleeping) and a box.

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How can I play “Recognize Action Words” with my child?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Recognize Action Words — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Stack the Ring Tower (Ignoring Size)”, step 1: Sit facing the child.

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How can I adapt “Stack the Ring Tower (Ignoring Size)” for safe play?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Stack the Ring Tower (Ignoring Size) — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Build a House”, step 1: Sit on the floor facing your child.

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How can I adapt “Build a House” for safe play?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Build a House — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for ““Mom Draws, I Add!””, step 1: For this activity, you need short crayons and a sturdy table or easel, making sure the child is comfortable.

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How can I adapt “Mom Draws, I Add” for safe play?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Mom Draws, I Add — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Shape Matching: Circles, Square, and Triangle”, step 1: For this game, you need a Segen board or puzzle frames with a circle, square, and triangle, each with a handle.

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How can I adapt “Shape Matching: Circles, Square, and Triangle” for safe play?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Shape Matching: Circles, Square, and Triangle — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Brush Teeth Without Toothpaste”, step 1: For this activity, you’ll need: - а small synthetic toothbrush (head no larger than 1.5 cm) with a comfy handle (about 10 cm) that has rubber or silicone grips.

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How can I share “Brush Teeth Without Toothpaste” as a comfortable routine?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Brush Teeth Without Toothpaste — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Toys Go for a Walk”, step 1: Tell the child: “We’re going for a walk.” Suggest: “Let’s prepare some toys to take with us.” Go with the child to the shelf and ask: “What shall we bring?

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How can I play “Toys Go for a Walk” with my child?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Toys Go for a Walk — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Hide and Seek in Cups”, step 1: For this game, you need plastic cups and a small wind-up toy that fits under a cup—for example, a little chick.

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How can I adapt “Hide and Seek in Cups” for safe play?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Hide and Seek in Cups — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Undress Before Bed”, step 1: Tell your child they’re going to undress for bed: “We’re taking off our clothes.” Sit them on a chair and slip off one shoe: “Take off your shoe.” Then remove the other shoe: “Take off your oth

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How can I make “Undress Before Bed” a calm, safe routine?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Undress Before Bed — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Pretty hat”, step 2: Put the hat on the child who turns out first.

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How can I play “Pretty hat” with my child?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Pretty hat — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

$Illustration for “Steer and Go”, step 1: You’ll need a ride-on toy car that {{CHILD_NAME}} can sit on, with feet touching the floor.$

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How can I invite safe movement during “Steer and Go”?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Steer and Go — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Let's Put the Doll to Sleep”, step 1: In the room where your little one plays a lot, set up themed trays or boxes with toys.

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How can I play “Let's Put the Doll to Sleep” as a safe pretend routine?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Let's Put the Doll to Sleep — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “«If You’re Happy and You Know It»”, step 1: Stand your baby with their back against something sturdy, like a chair or sofa.

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How can I invite safe movement during “If You’re Happy and You Know It”?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: If You’re Happy and You Know It — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Let's Ride the Animals”, step 2: Slide the tray with the truck to them.

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How can I invite safe movement during “Let's Ride the Animals”?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Let's Ride the Animals — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Bath Time for Dolly”, step 1: Spread a waterproof mat or towel on the floor or table.

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How can I include my child in “Bath Time for Dolly”?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Bath Time for Dolly — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Squeeze Through the Gap”, step 1: For this activity, you’ll need a box with a slot in the lid (like a piggy bank), some large buttons or tokens, and a small bowl.

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How can I invite safe movement during “Squeeze Through the Gap”?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Squeeze Through the Gap — a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Show What We Did”, step 2: Ask: “Show me how we brush our hair!” When your child shows you, sing and pretend to brush your hair.

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How can I play “Show What We Did” with my child?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Show What We Did — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Animal Homes”, step 2: Turn the frame upside down so the pieces spill out.

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How can I adapt “Animal Homes” for safe play?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Animal Homes — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Point to Body Parts”, step 1: Sit face to face with your little one at their level.

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How can I share “Point to Body Parts” as a gentle, child-led activity?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Point to Body Parts — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Clap and Play!”, step 1: Choose a comfortable spot at the table.

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How can I invite safe movement during “Clap and Play”?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Clap and Play — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Pick Up Toys”, step 2: Say to your baby, "Now you put a toy here." (pointing gesture).

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How can I play “Pick Up Toys” with my child?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Pick Up Toys — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Animal Pairs”, step 1: Show the puppy to your baby and say, "Who is this?

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How can I adapt “Animal Pairs” for safe play?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Animal Pairs — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Take Toys Home”, step 1: Put toys in a container or a wheeled cart.

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How can I adapt “Take Toys Home” for safe play?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Take Toys Home — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

$Illustration for “Feed the Birds”, step 1: Tell {{CHILD_NAME}}, "Today we’re going to the pond (or park) for a walk.$

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How can I adapt “Feed the Birds” for safe play?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Feed the Birds — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Read and Point!”, step 1: Place two books in front of your child.

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How can I play “Read and Point” with my child?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Read and Point — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Little Tower”, step 1: Prepare six blocks in a box or basket.

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How can I adapt “Little Tower” for safe play?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Little Tower — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “"Goal!"”, step 1: Make a "goal" by placing two chairs or other objects about 1 m apart.

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How can we play “Goal” safely together?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Goal — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Put the Picture Together”, step 1: Sit with your little one at the table.

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How can I adapt “Put the Picture Together” for safe play?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Put the Picture Together — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Treasure Box”, step 1: Prepare a box with 4 items (choose from: a spoon, a phone, a hairbrush, a clothespin, a sponge, a mirror, a bracelet, a baseball cap).

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How can I explore “Treasure Box” safely with my child?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Treasure Box — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Mountain Climber”, step 1: Gather wide, sturdy things of different heights — for example, a sofa cushion, a small suitcase, a flat but well‑stuffed backpack, and so on.

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How can I invite safe movement during “Mountain Climber”?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Mountain Climber — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Play Together”, step 1: You will need a box of toy musical instruments.

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How can I play “Play Together” with my child?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Play Together — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Stacking Cups”, step 1: Prepare two cups of different sizes and colors (for example, a big red one and a small blue one).

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How can I adapt “Stacking Cups” for safe play?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Stacking Cups — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Step by Step”, step 1: Gather the step stool you use for hand washing.

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How can I invite safe movement during “Step by Step”?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Step by Step — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Sit on Chair”, step 1: Place a small chair with its back against the sofa for the child’s safety.

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How can I invite safe movement during “Sit on Chair”?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Sit on Chair — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Brush-Brush, Teeth!”, step 1: Prepare in the bathroom a cup with a child’s toothbrush and toothpaste, and a cup with warm boiled water for yourself and for the child.

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How can I share “Brush-Brush, Teeth” as a comfortable routine?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Brush-Brush, Teeth — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Potty Time”, step 1: Do not use a diaper during daytime.

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How can I make “Potty Time” pressure-free?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Potty Time — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Show What We Did”, step 1: Sit facing your little one.

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How can I play “Show What We Did” with my child?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Show What We Did — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Round Shapes”, step 1: Sit your child in a kiddie chair at the kiddie table.

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How can I adapt “Round Shapes” for safe play?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Round Shapes — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Look Around!”, step 1: Choose the same routes and places for walks.

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How can I adapt “Look Around” for safe play?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Look Around — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “"Yum-Yum, Spoon!"”, step 1: Seat the child in a high chair.

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How can I share “Yum-Yum, Spoon” safely with my child?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Yum-Yum, Spoon — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Washy-Washy Adventure”, step 1: Prepare and stick picture cards above the sink showing each step of “washing hands.” If you can’t find drawings, print big photos of family members doing the actions or simple icons.

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How can I adapt “Washy-Washy Adventure” for safe play?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Washy-Washy Adventure — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Learning to Put on a Hat”, step 1: Sit next to a mirror.

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How can I play “Learning to Put on a Hat” with my child?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Learning to Put on a Hat — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “"Where Things Live"”, step 1: Get 10x10 cm cards showing kids’ things, toys, plates, food, toiletries, and shoes.

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How can I adapt “Where Things Live” for safe play?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Where Things Live — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Wear Your Jacket”, step 1: Take a thick hoodie with a large zipper.

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How can I play “Wear Your Jacket” with my child?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Wear Your Jacket — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Cars”, step 1: Lay out a few low cushions along the wall.

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How can I adapt “Cars” for safe play?

Suggested age: 24–31 months

Activity: Cars — a child-led play idea for ages 24–31 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Catch the Ball!”, step 1: Take along to the playground several balls: 2–3 small enough for your toddler to hold in one hand, and one medium-sized ball that’s easy to catch and throw with both hands.

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How can we play “Catch the Ball” safely together?

Suggested age: 24–31 months

Activity: Catch the Ball — a child-led play idea for ages 24–31 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Kitchen Helpers”, step 1: You’ll need a small, lightweight plastic tray with handles or a wide edge that’s easy to hold.

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How can I adapt “Kitchen Helpers” for safe play?

Suggested age: 24–31 months

Activity: Kitchen Helpers — a child-led play idea for ages 24–31 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Help Clear the Table”, step 1: After the meal, don’t rush to clear the dishes.

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How can I adapt “Help Clear the Table” for safe play?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Help Clear the Table — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Sunday Lunch”, step 1: Set the table for the whole family, including the child.

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How can I share “Sunday Lunch” safely with my child?

Suggested age: 21–25 months

Activity: Sunday Lunch — a child-led play idea for ages 21–25 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Push and Roll!”, step 1: Suggest that your child play a journey game with a toy Bear or another favorite toy.

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How can we play “Push and Roll” safely together?

Suggested age: 24–31 months

Activity: Push and Roll — a child-led play idea for ages 24–31 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Build and Break”, step 1: Prepare several large cubes or boxes that can be stacked.

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How can I adapt “Build and Break” for safe play?

Suggested age: 24–31 months

Activity: Build and Break — a child-led play idea for ages 24–31 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Brush Your Hair”, step 1: Place your child’s comb near the mirror where your comb is, and where you comb your hair most often.

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How can I play “Brush Your Hair” with my child?

Suggested age: 24–31 months

Activity: Brush Your Hair — a child-led play idea for ages 24–31 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Wash Up”, step 1: Gather soft bath mitts, squeezable sponges, and foam mousse your child can spread on themselves.

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How can I adapt “Wash Up” for safe play?

Suggested age: 24–31 months

Activity: Wash Up — a child-led play idea for ages 24–31 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Get Dressed”, step 1: Get a pair of loose, easy-to-pull-on pants ready.

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How can I adapt “Get Dressed” for safe play?

Suggested age: 24–31 months

Activity: Get Dressed — a child-led play idea for ages 24–31 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Tidy Up the Room!”, step 1: Get a few boxes, baskets, or containers with lids in different shapes — round and square.

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How can I adapt “Tidy Up the Room” for safe play?

Suggested age: 24–31 months

Activity: Tidy Up the Room — a child-led play idea for ages 24–31 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Decorate the Cake”, step 1: You’ll need: wet sand, small pebbles, seashells.

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How can I share “Decorate the Cake” safely with my child?

Suggested age: 24–31 months

Activity: Decorate the Cake — a child-led play idea for ages 24–31 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Give and Take”, step 2: Watch the children’s reactions.

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How can I play “Give and Take” with my child?

Suggested age: 24–31 months

Activity: Give and Take — a child-led play idea for ages 24–31 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Home Helpers”, step 1: For yourself, take a regular broom.

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How can I adapt “Home Helpers” for safe play?

Suggested age: 24–31 months

Activity: Home Helpers — a child-led play idea for ages 24–31 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Find the Ball”, step 1: You’ll need a small plastic ball or a bean bag.

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How can we play “Find the Ball” safely together?

Suggested age: 24–31 months

Activity: Find the Ball — a child-led play idea for ages 24–31 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Carnival”, step 1: You’ll need several hats, sunglasses, scarves.

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How can I invite safe movement during “Carnival”?

Suggested age: 24–31 months

Activity: Carnival — a child-led play idea for ages 24–31 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “The Muffin Man”, step 1: Tell your child that today they will be Muffin.

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How can I use “The Muffin Man” to invite communication?

Suggested age: 24–31 months

Activity: The Muffin Man — a child-led play idea for ages 24–31 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Body Touch Game”, step 1: Prepare colourful sticky notes and attach them along the edge of the table.

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How can I share “Body Touch Game” as a gentle, child-led activity?

Suggested age: 24–35 months

Activity: Body Touch Game — a child-led play idea for ages 24–35 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Collect Apples”, step 1: Lay a strip of tape on the floor, about 1.5 m long, and press it down firmly so it’s secure.

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How can I share “Collect Apples” safely with my child?

Suggested age: 24–31 months

Activity: Collect Apples — a child-led play idea for ages 24–31 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Getting Dolly Ready for Her Bath”, step 1: Prepare for the game: a doll (Dolly), a small tub for bathing or a basin, a waterproof mat for the floor, and a set of familiar items and toys (including both bathing essentials l

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How can I include my child in “Getting Dolly Ready for Her Bath”?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Getting Dolly Ready for Her Bath — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Neat Eats”, step 1: Prepare lunch – for example, soup, a meatball, and a banana for dessert.

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How can I share “Neat Eats” safely with my child?

Suggested age: 24–31 months

Activity: Neat Eats — a child-led play idea for ages 24–31 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Tale Time”, step 1: You’ll need your child’s favorite book (with pictures) that you’ve read and looked at together so they know the characters.

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How can I play “Tale Time” with my child?

Suggested age: 24–35 months

Activity: Tale Time — a child-led play idea for ages 24–35 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Car Wash with Cars”, step 1: Prepare the space: a plastic sheet on the floor, toy cars, a spray bottle, and a child-safe foam (play foam or shaving foam).

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How can I adapt “Car Wash with Cars” for safe play?

Suggested age: 24–31 months

Activity: Car Wash with Cars — a child-led play idea for ages 24–31 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Whee! Down!”, step 1: During your walk, suggest sliding down a small slide — pat the slide and say: “We can slide!” Prepare a small, stable toy car or a ball and place the toy at the top of the slide.

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How can I invite safe movement during “Whee! Down”?

Suggested age: 24–31 months

Activity: Whee! Down — a child-led play idea for ages 24–31 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Sandbox, Molds”, step 1: Set up a spot near your door to store outdoor toys — a low shelf or a container works well.

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How can I adapt “Sandbox, Molds” for safe play?

Suggested age: 24–35 months

Activity: Sandbox, Molds — a child-led play idea for ages 24–35 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Cooking Magic Soup”, step 1: Invite your kid to play “house guests” and cook “magic soup.” Get ready: a bowl with semolina, dried peas, beans; a few small bowls with spices; an empty mixing bowl; a big spoon for you and a

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How can I adapt “Cooking Magic Soup” for safe play?

Suggested age: 24–31 months

Activity: Cooking Magic Soup — a child-led play idea for ages 24–31 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Photo Memories”, step 1: Prepare a photo album or a folder with pictures of family members doing everyday things.

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How can I play “Photo Memories” with my child?

Suggested age: 24–31 months

Activity: Photo Memories — a child-led play idea for ages 24–31 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Park Adventures!”, step 1: For the first game you will need: A calm, safe place to play outside or at home.

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How can I adapt “Park Adventures” for safe play?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Park Adventures — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Home Adventures: Helping Mom!”, step 1: Choose a toy car or another toy that your child likes.

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How can I adapt “Home Adventures: Helping Mom” for safe play?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Home Adventures: Helping Mom — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “The Wheels on the Bus: An Action Rhyme”, step 1: Sit comfortably facing each other.

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How can I use “The Wheels on the Bus: An Action Rhyme” to invite communication?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: The Wheels on the Bus: An Action Rhyme — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “"Walking, walking, stop!"”, step 1: ell your child, “Let’s walk to a little song!” Start singing and walking at a slow pace: Walking, walking, walking along, Singing a happy little song!

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How can I invite safe movement during “Walking, walking, stop”?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Walking, walking, stop — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Animal Playtime”, step 1: For this game, you will need soft toys: a bear and a bunny, and a bag that contains a hat, a cup, and a comb.

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How can I play “Animal Playtime” with my child?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Animal Playtime — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Teddy's Peek-a-Boo Adventures!”, step 1: Prepare your child’s favorite toy, for example, a teddy bear.

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How can I adapt “Teddy's Peek-a-Boo Adventures” for safe play?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Teddy's Peek-a-Boo Adventures — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Bath Time for Dolly”, step 1: Tell your child, “Let’s give our doll Dolly a bath!” Look together at what you will need: a tub, the doll, a sponge, a towel, and a pitcher of warm water.

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How can I include my child in “Bath Time for Dolly”?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Bath Time for Dolly — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “My Body: Show and Tell!”, step 1: Suggest, “Let’s play Head and Shoulders!” In the tips, you will find the complete lyrics of the song.

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How can I share “My Body: Show and Tell” as a gentle, child-led activity?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: My Body: Show and Tell — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Loud and Quiet”, step 1: Prepare in advance: The rhyme "Loud and quiet" with movements (text below), and a bit of free space (a room, a play area).

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How can I use “Loud and Quiet” to invite communication?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Loud and Quiet — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Sort It onto the Plates”, step 1: What you need for this activity.

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How can I adapt “Sort It onto the Plates” for safe play?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Sort It onto the Plates — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “One and Many”, step 1: What you need for the activity.

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How can I adapt “One and Many” for safe play?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: One and Many — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Make a Pretty Picture”, step 1: Materials for the activity: Flat colored geometric shapes (plastic or cardboard): circles, squares, triangles of different sizes.

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How can I adapt “Make a Pretty Picture” for safe play?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Make a Pretty Picture — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Wonderful Tea Party”, step 1: What you need for the activity: A box with three toy characters of different sizes (for example, a big dog, a medium cat, and a small mouse).

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How can I adapt “Wonderful Tea Party” for safe play?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Wonderful Tea Party — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Building Block Furniture for a Mouse”, step 1: Ask your child to look at the box with blocks.

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How can I adapt “Building Block Furniture for a Mouse” for safe play?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Building Block Furniture for a Mouse — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Where Are We Going and What Will We See?”, step 1: What you need for the game: Pictures with toys and household objects (for example: an owl, a dog, a bear, a tea set).

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How can I adapt “Where Are We Going and What Will We See?” for safe play?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: “Where Are We Going and What Will We See?” — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Big and Small”, step 1: Prepare two cars: one big and one small, and two toys: a big bear and a small bear (or similar toys).

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How can I adapt “Big and Small” for safe play?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Big and Small — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Making Plans for Tomorrow”, step 1: What you need for the activity.

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How can I play “Making Plans for Tomorrow” with my child?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Making Plans for Tomorrow — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Family Meal”, step 1: Organize a family meal and invite your child to help set the table.

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How can I share “Family Meal” safely with my child?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Family Meal — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Making Sandwiches”, step 1: For the activity, you need to prepare a step-stool tower or another stable, safe platform for your child, sliced bread, spreadable or cream cheese or sliced cheese or ham, and fresh cucumbers or

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How can I share “Making Sandwiches” safely with my child?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Making Sandwiches — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Bath Time”, step 1: Prepare a few toys that can be used in the bath during washing.

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How can I include my child in “Bath Time”?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Bath Time — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Unzipping and Taking Off a Jacket”, step 1: Before starting the activity, make sure the buttons on the jacket go easily through the buttonholes.

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How can I adapt “Unzipping and Taking Off a Jacket” for safe play?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Unzipping and Taking Off a Jacket — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Shampoo Time!”, step 1: Let your child choose a shampoo with a pleasant smell and “no tears” label – let your child smell the bottles.

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How can I include my child in “Shampoo Time”?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Shampoo Time — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Our Event Calendar”, step 1: Prepare a set of cards – photos of your child doing different activities – or choose pictures that show everyday routines.

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How can I play “Our Event Calendar” with my child?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Our Event Calendar — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Going for a Walk: Zipping Up the Jacket”, step 1: Beforehand, check: does the zipper slider move easily?

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How can I adapt “Going for a Walk: Zipping Up the Jacket” for safe play?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Going for a Walk: Zipping Up the Jacket — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

An adult holds out a ball to a toddler beside a shape-sorting box.

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How can I play “Show and Ask” with my child?

Suggested age: 17–22 months

Activity: Show and Ask. a child-led play idea for ages 17–22 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

$Illustration for “Drawing a Face”, step 1: Show your child a toy baby and say, “{{CHILD_NAME}}, look at this baby.$

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How can I adapt “Drawing a Face” for safe play?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Drawing a Face — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Puzzle Time”, step 1: Prepare four-piece puzzles with a large picture and no extra details.

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How can I adapt “Puzzle Time” for safe play?

Suggested age: 3.4166666666666665–4 years

Activity: Puzzle Time — a child-led play idea for ages 41–48 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Potty Time: A reminder for your child”, step 1: Offer your child the opportunity to use the potty at roughly the same times each day, tying the procedure to the daily routine: after the morning nap and the daytime nap, bef

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How can I make “Potty Time: A reminder for your child” pressure-free?

Suggested age: 3.4166666666666665–4 years

Activity: Potty Time: A reminder for your child — a child-led play idea for ages 41–48 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Playing with Friends”, step 1: When getting ready for a walk, talk with your child about what you will bring with you.

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How can I play “Playing with Friends” with my child?

Activity: Playing with Friends — a child-led play idea; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Toilet Time: Learning to Ask to Go”, step 1: Watch your child’s behavior: does he get distracted from activities, “freeze” for a few seconds (seems to withdraw into himself), act restless, pull at the diaper, whimper, cry,

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How can I make “Toilet Time: Learning to Ask to Go” pressure-free?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Toilet Time: Learning to Ask to Go — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Potty Training: I Can Do It!”, step 1: Choose a comfortable potty or toilet seat insert that the child can use independently: sit down by themselves and sit for some time.

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How can I make “Potty Training: I Can Do It” pressure-free?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Potty Training: I Can Do It — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

Illustration for “Find Your Toy”, step 1: Invite your child to play hide‑and‑seek with a toy.

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How can I adapt “Find Your Toy” for safe play?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: Find Your Toy — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

$Illustration for “What Did We Make? Drawing Circles”, step 1: Invite your child by name and say, “{{CHILD_NAME}}, would you like to draw with me?$

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How can I adapt “What Did We Make? Drawing Circles” for safe play?

Suggested age: 40–46 months

Activity: What Did We Make? Drawing Circles — a child-led play idea for ages 40–46 months; explore it at your child’s pace.

A baby watches a caregiver hold a gentle jingle toy during play.

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How to Help a Baby with Down Syndrome Reach for a Toy

Suggested age: 6–10 months

Game: Reach and Grab. A supervised toy-play idea for babies aged 6–10 months that invites looking, reaching, and exploring at their own pace.

A caregiver wears bright glasses while a baby watches their face.

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Face-to-Face Games: Help Your Baby Notice Your Expressions

Suggested age: 6–10 months

Game: Face-Centered Play. Simple, supervised ways to share expressions, smiles, and peekaboo with babies aged 6–10 months.

A caregiver waves to a baby during supervised play.

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How to Help Your Baby Watch What Is Happening Around Them

Suggested age: 6–10 months

Game: Watching the Room Together. A calm, supervised activity for babies aged 6–10 months that invites looking and listening.

A caregiver offers a bright toy to a seated baby.

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How to Explore a Toy with Both Hands with Your Baby

Suggested age: 6–10 months

Game: Holding a Toy with Both Hands. A supervised toy-play idea for babies aged 6–10 months that follows your baby’s lead.

A caregiver makes a playful sound while a baby watches.

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How to Encourage Cooing and Babbling Through Play

Suggested age: 6–10 months

Game: Let’s Talk. A face-to-face turn-taking activity for babies aged 6–10 months that invites listening and sharing sounds.

A caregiver offers a bright, easy-to-hold toy for a baby to explore.

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How to Explore Textured Toys Safely with Your Baby

Suggested age: 6–10 months

Game: Fascinated by Little Details. Explore a baby-safe toy together with this supervised play idea for babies aged 6–10 months.

A caregiver talks with a baby during supervised floor play.

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How to Invite Your Baby to Reach for You During Play

Suggested age: 6–10 months

Game: Come to Mommy’s Arms! A supervised face-to-face play idea for babies aged 6–10 months—invite looking and reaching without pulling your baby.

A caregiver shows a jingling bunny to a baby lying on their back.

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How to Encourage a Baby with Down Syndrome to Roll onto Their Tummy

Suggested age: 6–10 months

Game: Baby Rolling Activity: Where Did the Bunny Go? A supervised tummy-time play idea for awake babies aged 6–10 months that invites looking, reaching, and turning.

A baby lies on their tummy and looks toward a colorful toy.

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How to Encourage Tummy-Time Play for a Baby with Down Syndrome

Suggested age: 6–10 months

Game: Tummy-Time Weight Shifting. A supervised floor-play idea for babies aged 6–10 months that invites looking, turning, and reaching.

A baby lying on a floor mat reaches toward a securely attached toy on a play gym.

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How to Help a Baby with Down Syndrome Reach for Overhead Toys

Suggested age: 6–10 months

Game: Overhead Toy Play: Reach, Jingle & Tap. A supervised awake-time activity for babies aged 6–10 months that invites looking, reaching, and exploring toys.