Mapping it out – use maps and leaflets to start a conversation about somewhere you’ve visited
Time to listen – challenge yourself to sit back and only help when your toddler asks
Tidy up time - having a place for their favourite things can help with this cognitive skill
Spot the difference! A classic children’s game can help your toddler take notice.
Let’s pack for an adventure – prepare for a day out and practise sequencing
What you need
What to do
- When you’re getting ready to go out somewhere you'd usually take a bag with you, for instance a grandparent’s home or a day trip, ask your toddler to help you pack.
- Tell your toddler where you’re going and describe what you’ll do if they’re not familiar with the place.
- Let them fetch things for the bag, which will mean getting ready might take a little more time but if you plan for this you will both really enjoy it.
- If your toddler isn’t sure what they need chat together about the things they would usually take with them.
Good to know
Your toddler will be using all the memories of seeing you prepare for outings to help them pack for this visit. The experience of helping you get ready will delight them.
Stories are super sequence supporters!
Reading stories with sequences is great fun; your toddler can learn to order and join in alongside you. Here are a few of our favourite stories with strong repeated patterns for your toddler to remember and join in with...
Same, but different! Use identical objects to learn about weight
Who will fit where? Make life rafts for small toys
Little by little – taking small steps can have big outcomes
What was happening here? Remembering play that has gone before