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:
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needs space in which to run and explore
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swim lessons
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enjoys simple sports and other activities
What you can do as a parent:
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read to your child
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take trips to the park, beach, and other places
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encourage play with other children
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regulate your child's television watching
Toys for the preschooler:
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slides
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seesaws
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toys that can be ridden
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small pool
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wagons and wheelbarrows
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skates
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dolls
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playhouses
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trucks, cars, and airplanes
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clothes in which to play dress-up
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doctor and nurse play equipment
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nails, hammer, and saw
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play makeup and shaving supplies
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books
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puzzles
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toys that play music
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art supplies