💬 Talk⏱ Quick Play · 5 min⏱ Discovery Play · 10 minAges 2–3, 3–4, 4–6
You need
- a soft toy or teddy
- spoons
Steps
- 1. The spoon is a pretend phone. Ring ring!
- 2. The grown-up talks for teddy: “Hello! What did you eat today?”
- 3. Your child answers. Then asks teddy a question back.
- 4. Say goodbye and hang up. Who will call next?
⚠ Safety · Stay nearby
Nothing to watch for.
Stop if:
- Your child would rather not talk — teddy can do the talking and your child can nod
Easier
Teddy asks yes-or-no questions.
Harder
Teddy is lost. Your child tells teddy the way home.
Only 5 minutes?
One phone call.
Why it matters: Pretend talk builds turn-taking in conversation. Nodding and pointing count too.
Clean-up: Spoon back in the drawer.
This activity is a draft. It will be reviewed by a child-development professional before launch. Use your own judgement about what is safe for your child.