Play

Month 30 · 4 ideas

Doctor Play

Easy
Social

Use a toy doctor kit to play doctor. Practice being the patient and the doctor. Name body parts and talk about what each tool does. Builds vocabulary and reduces doctor-visit anxiety.

You’ll need

  • toy doctor kit
  • stuffed animal patient

Simple Board Games

Medium
Cognitive

Introduce simple board games with color matching or spinner-based movement. Focus on taking turns and following simple rules rather than winning.

You’ll need

  • simple toddler board game

Letter Hunt

Medium
Language

Pick a letter and look for it everywhere: on signs, books, cereal boxes, shirts. Say the letter sound together. Start with letters in toddler's name.

Kicking Practice

Easy
Movement

Set up a simple goal with two objects and practice kicking a ball between them. Take turns and celebrate goals. Builds leg strength and coordination.

You’ll need

  • ball
  • two objects for goal posts