Preschool Play

What can I do to help promote play in my child?

While all children are different and may enjoy different toys and interactions, the following are suggestions for activities and toys for the preschooler:

• needs space in which to run and explore

• swim lessons

• enjoys simple sports and other activities

What you can do as a parent:

• read to your child

• take trips to the park, beach, and other places

• encourage play with other children

• regulate your child's television watching

Toys for the preschooler:

• slides

• seesaws

• toys that can be ridden

• small pool

• wagons and wheelbarrows

• skates

• dolls

• playhouses

• trucks, cars, and airplanes

• clothes in which to play dress-up

• doctor and nurse play equipment

• nails, hammer, and saw

• play makeup and shaving supplies

• books

• puzzles

• toys that play music

• art supplies

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