Books

Lift the flaps in a book

Age range: 1–3 years

Duration
10 min
Location
At home
Category
Books
Type
Activity

How to try it

Settle your toddler in your lap with a lift-the-flap board book and pause before each flap so they can lift it themselves. Name whatever is hiding underneath in a happy, surprised voice.

Materials

  • Lift-the-flap board book

Safety note

Sit close — torn paper flaps are small enough to end up in the mouth.

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Why it matters

Lifting each flap themselves helps your toddler connect words to pictures and stay part of the story.

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