Play

Set up a pretend restaurant. Toddler can be the chef or waiter. Make a simple menu with pictures. Practice ordering, serving, and saying thank you.

Give toddler child-safe scissors and paper to practice cutting. Start with snipping small cuts along the edge. Builds hand strength and coordination.

Place 3 objects on a tray. Cover them, remove one, and ask 'What's missing?' Start with familiar objects and increase difficulty. Builds memory and attention.