Preschool Play

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

Picture of a father teaching his daughter to ride a bike

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

preschooler:

needs space in which to run and explore
swim lessons
enjoys simple sports and other activities

What you can do as a parent:

read to your child
take trips to the park, beach, and other places
encourage play with other children
regulate your child's television watching

Toys for the preschooler:

slides
seesaws
toys that can be ridden
small pool
wagons and wheelbarrows
skates
dolls
playhouses
trucks, cars, and airplanes
clothes in which to play dress-up
doctor and nurse play equipment
nails, hammer, and saw
play makeup and shaving supplies
books
puzzles
toys that play music
art supplies

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