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Press the button in an elevator

Age range: 1–4 years

Duration
10 min
Location
Nearby
Category
Places
Type
Place

How to try it

Take an elevator up and down a few floors in a shop or library. Let your toddler press the button when you lift them to it, then watch the doors close and open.

Materials

No special materials listed.

Safety note

Hold your toddler's hand or keep them in your arms, keep fingers clear of the doors, and use the elevator rather than an escalator.

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Why it matters

Pressing a button and seeing something happen teaches a first lesson in cause and effect.

Benefit

Cause and effect

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