# Put the books back on the shelf

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

When you finish reading, walk to the shelf or basket together and hand your toddler each book to put away\. Say the title or point out the cover as it goes, and say thank you for helping\.

## Activity facts

- Age range: 1–4 years
- Duration: 5 min
- Location: At home
- Category: Books
- Type: Activity

## Why it matters

Putting things away gives your toddler a small job to finish and a sense of where things belong\.

## Benefit

Tidying up

## Materials

- Books
- Low shelf or basket