Toys
Watch a wind-up toy walk
Age range: 1–3 years
- Duration
- 5 min
- Location
- At home
- Category
- Toys
- Type
- Activity
How to try it
Wind a simple toy and set it on the floor. Let your toddler watch it wobble along, then ask them to help you wind it again. Pick it up and try it on a different surface.
Materials
- Wind-up toy
Safety note
An adult does the winding. Choose one labeled for under-3s with enclosed gears and no small detachable parts, keep it away from hair and fingers while it runs, and supervise.
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Why it matters
Watching a toy move on its own invites your toddler to wonder and ask what made it go.
Benefit
Early science
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