6 Ideas to Try Right Now
Window Sticker Story
- 1Give your child a sheet of gel window stickers.
- 2Let them stick them to the car window.
- 3Tell a story using the stickers.
Building Block Free Play
- 1Set out a bucket of blocks.
- 2No instructions — free build.
- 3Only rule: must name what they built when done.
Toy Hide and Seek
- 1Hide your child's favorite toy in an easy-to-find spot in the same room.
- 2Say 'Where is Teddy?' and let them search.
- 3Help them with hot/cold clues ('You're getting warmer!').
Cardboard Box Tunnel
- 1Open both ends of a large cardboard box.
- 2Place it on the floor as a tunnel.
- 3Hide a toy at the other end and encourage them to crawl through.
Sticky Wall (Contact Paper)
- 1Tape a sheet of contact paper sticky-side-out to a low wall.
- 2Give your toddler small bits of tissue paper, leaves, or stickers.
- 3Let them stick things on and peel them off.
Great for developing pincer grip — a key pre-writing skill.
Crayon Scribble Art
- 1Tape a large sheet of paper to the floor or table.
- 2Give your toddler 2-3 thick crayons.
- 3Let them scribble freely, building arm strength.
