Description

Your toddler holds a toy phone and has a pretend chat while you model hellos, little questions, and taking turns, an early bit of imaginative play that grows their words and conversation.

What to prep

• toy_phone

Play guide

1. 1Give your toddler a toy phone or a safe phone-shaped object and take one yourself.
2. 2Hold yours to your ear and say a cheerful hello to start the call.
3. 3Ask a simple question and then pause, leaving space for your toddler to reply.
4. 4Respond warmly to whatever sound or word they make, as if it were an answer.
5. 5Keep the back and forth going for a few turns, then say a friendly goodbye.