Play
imaginative
Pretend Play Helper
Best Age
Best Age
wk 60–90
Category
Play
Audio Track & Sing-Along Available in BabyNook
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About this play
Toddlers love to copy the adults in their lives. Giving your child a cloth to 'wipe', a toy phone to 'chat' on, or a spoon to 'stir' invites imitation that builds memory, sequencing, and the foundations of imaginative play. This mimicry is how toddlers make sense of daily routines and practise being part of the family.
How to do it (Step by step)
- Hand them a safe 'tool' while you do a chore.
- Narrate your actions so they can copy the steps.
- Thank them for 'helping' to encourage more.