Playdates
Play side by side
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.
- Duration
- 15 min
- Age range
- 10-18 months
- Location
- At home
- Category
- Playdates
- Type
- Activity
Why it matters
Playing alongside another child, without needing to share yet, is a natural first step toward social play.
Benefit
Early socializing
Materials
- Two sets of simple toys


