Learning

Chat on a toy phone

Age range: 1–3 years

Duration
10 min
Location
At home
Category
Learning
Type
Activity

How to try it

Hold a toy phone to your ear and say \"hello\", then pass it to your toddler. Listen to whatever they say back and answer as if it were a real chat. Pass the phone to a teddy for a turn too.

Materials

  • Toy phone

Safety note

Use a phone with no cord or loose parts and stay close.

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Why it matters

Pretend phone calls give your toddler a reason to practice talking and the rhythm of taking turns.

Benefit

Conversation

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