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Cheer up a sad teddy

Age range: 2–5 years

Duration
10 min
Location
At home
Category
Home
Type
Activity

How to try it

Lay a teddy on the couch and say that it looks sad. Ask your child what it might need, then help them try it, such as a blanket, a pat, a song, or a quiet cuddle. Say how the teddy looks now.

Materials

  • Teddy or soft toy
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Why it matters

Looking after a toy lets your child practice noticing someone else's feelings and trying something kind.

Benefit

Empathy

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