# Load the washing machine together

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Last updated: 2026-10-12T19:22:46.747Z

Sit on the floor by the open machine and hand your toddler one piece of laundry at a time to push into the drum\. Let them press the door shut and cheer together as the drum starts to turn\.

## Activity facts

- Age range: 1–4 years
- Duration: 10 min
- Location: At home
- Category: Home
- Type: Activity

## Why it matters

Posting laundry into the drum lets your toddler practice their aim while helping with a real family chore\.

## Benefit

Helping at home

## Materials

- Laundry basket
- Dirty laundry

## Safety note

Keep detergent and pods locked away and close the machine door when you finish\.