Let curiosity lead the game
Simple objects and your attention can make room for discovery.
Play gives your child a chance to try, repeat and change an idea. A tower that falls can be interesting without becoming a lesson. Offer a small choice of age-appropriate toys and see what your child does before showing a solution. Repetition is part of exploration. You do not need expensive equipment or a packed activity schedule.
You can try
- Offer two or three large, safe objects for stacking or sorting.
- Describe their action without directing every move.
- Let them repeat the game, or stop when they lose interest.
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