Playdates

Look at a photo of the friend who's coming

Age range: 1–4 years

Duration
5 min
Location
At home
Category
Playdates
Type
Activity

How to try it

Before a playdate, show your toddler a photo of the friend and say their name. Talk about one thing you might do together, like the slide or the blocks, and look at the photo again when the doorbell rings.

Materials

  • Photo of the friend
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Why it matters

Knowing who is coming and what you might do together helps many toddlers warm up faster when a friend arrives.

Benefit

Greeting friends

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