Playdates

Play side by side

Age range: 6 months–3 years

Duration
15 min
Location
At home
Category
Playdates
Type
Activity

How to try it

Set out two matching sets of simple toys and let your child and a friend play near each other, each with their own little pile.

Materials

  • Two sets of simple toys
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Why it matters

Playing alongside another child, without needing to share yet, is a natural first step toward social play.

Benefit

Playing alongside

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