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What can I do to help promote play in my child?

While all children are different and may enjoy different toys and interactions, the following are suggestions for activities and toys for the preschooler:

needs space in which to play and explore
likes sandboxes, swings, and playgrounds
likes to imitate others by pretending to perform adult tasks
likes to play in the water

What you can do as a parent:

allow your child to help with chores
read to your child
regulate your child's television watching
provide your child with a toy vacuum, pots and pans, and other housekeeping or work toys

Toys for the toddler:

toys that can be pushed and pulled
rocking horse
toys that can be ridden safely
balls
playground equipment
shovel and bucket
music
toys that can help with housework, such as brooms, a vacuum, and dishes
dolls
puzzles


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