🤝 Friends⏱ Quick Play · 5 min⏱ Discovery Play · 15 minAges 3–4, 4–6
You need
- a soft toy or teddy (2 or more)
- paper plates (1 per toy)
- spoons (a few)
Steps
- 1. Sit the teddies in a circle for a picnic.
- 2. Give every teddy a plate.
- 3. Share out pretend food: one for you, one for you, one for me.
- 4. Is it fair? Does everyone have the same?
⚠ Safety · Stay nearby
Pretend food only.
Stop if:
- Your child wants all the food — a teddy can ask nicely for some
Easier
Two teddies, one plate each.
Harder
A new teddy arrives late. Share again so it is fair.
Only 5 minutes?
Share one round.
Why it matters: Sharing in pretend play is a safe way to practise fairness.
Clean-up: Plates in the recycling, spoons 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.