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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