💛 Feel⏱ Quick Play · 5 minAges 3–4, 4–6
You need
- a soft toy or teddy
Steps
- 1. Teddy is a slow turtle. Hide teddy behind your back.
- 2. Your child holds out their hands and waits.
- 3. Count very slowly together, like a turtle: one… two… three…
- 4. At ten, teddy appears! Next time, count to fifteen.
⚠ Safety · Stay nearby
Nothing to watch for.
Stop if:
- Waiting is too hard today — count to three and celebrate
Easier
Count to five.
Harder
Your child hides teddy and the grown-up waits.
Only 5 minutes?
Two rounds.
Why it matters: Practising waiting in a game makes waiting in real life a little easier.
Clean-up: Teddy goes home.
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.