Books

Turn the pages yourself

Age range: 1–3 years

Duration
10 min
Location
At home
Category
Books
Type
Activity

How to try it

Hand your toddler a board book and let them turn the pages in whatever order they like. Talk about whichever picture they stop on, even if it is the same one five times, and read the words only if they seem curious.

Materials

  • Board books

Safety note

Choose sturdy board books with no loose parts.

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Why it matters

Choosing which page to look at lets your toddler lead the story and builds the hand control needed to turn a page.

Benefit

Hand control

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