04/30/2023
Sunday Funday play time and bonding ideas 💡 👇
Sensory play: Set up a sensory station on the play mat with different textures such as soft fabrics, hard plastic toys, or squishy balls. Let your toddler explore and play with the different textures.
Build a fort: Use pillows and blankets to create a cozy fort on the play mat. Your toddler will love crawling in and out of the fort and playing peek-a-boo.
Play with blocks: Build towers and other structures using blocks of different sizes and shapes. Your toddler will love knocking them down and starting over again.
Have a tea party: Set up a pretend tea party on the play mat with plastic cups and plates. Your toddler can serve you and their stuffed animals imaginary tea and snacks.
Draw and color: Use washable markers and crayons to draw and color on the play mat. Your toddler can create their own artwork and practice their fine motor skills.
Dance party: Turn on some music and have a dance party with your toddler. Encourage them to move their bodies to the beat and have fun.
Play with balls: Roll, toss, and kick balls of different sizes on the play mat. Your toddler will love chasing after them and practicing their gross motor skills.
Read books: Set up a cozy reading nook on the play mat with pillows and blankets. Read your toddler their favorite books and encourage them to turn the pages and point out pictures.
Play with puppets: Use puppets to tell stories and put on a puppet show for your toddler. They will love interacting with the puppets and using their imagination.
Play games: Teach your toddler simple games such as "I Spy" or "Simon Says" on the play mat. They will love learning new games and playing with you.