# Read to a teddy

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

Sit a teddy or doll in a chair or on the sofa and hand your toddler a favorite book\. Help them show the pictures to the teddy and say a word or two about each one, or just turn the pages for it\.

## Activity facts

- Age range: 1–4 years
- Duration: 10 min
- Location: At home
- Category: Books
- Type: Activity

## Why it matters

Pretending to read to a toy lets your toddler copy what they see you do and practice being the reader\.

## Benefit

Pretend play

## Materials

- Teddy or doll
- Favorite picture book