Playdate ideas for 3 year olds: 10 Fun play date ideas for toddlers
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17 Fun Toddler playdate ideas (Hosting and Activity ideas for 2 and 3 year olds)
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If you would like to get your toddler together with other two and three year olds, a playdate is a great way to help them build friendships and practice their social skills.
Below is a list of 17 toddler playdate ideas that is full of fun things to do with your toddler and their friends.
Shy toddler? Check out these tips to help them warm up before your date.
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Before we get into the ideas here are some quick FAQs.Â
Do parents stay at playdates?
Usually yes, toddlers should have their parents stay on a play date. Parents need to be there for diaper changes or potty visits. Also, young children at this age don’t communicate fully yet and other parents might not understand what your toddler is asking for.
How do you get kids to play together?
There are different stages of play and your toddler is probably in the onlooker or parallel play stage – this means they don’t really know how to play with other kids quite yet.
So when planning your day with other children keep in mind activities that they can be doing at the same time, but don’t worry if they don’t engage too much with each other yet.
For example they can swing next to each other at a playground, but aren’t ready to play a game of tag together.
1. Rent a bouncy castle or go to a bouncy castle indoor center
Bouncy castles are great energy burners for little ones. If you want to invest in one this castle is a nice size that can be blown up inside or outside.
You can also check to see if there are any local indoor bouncy castle centers. They will have a handful or more of really big castles set up indoors that your toddlers will love.
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 Indoor Play Place
Another option is to gather the kids and go to an indoor play place.
If you aren’t familiar with a play place (or indoor playground). They are usually in large warehouse style buildings and they have large climbing structures and slides. Sometimes they have ball bits or indoor carousels.
There are lots of opportunities to climb and slide.
Bonus: There are usually tables and chairs for parents to sit and chat or take a break from climbing with the kids.
3. Petting zoo
Indoor activities are great, but getting outside is a fun toddler playdate too.
Check out your local petting zoo for a toddler friendly play date.
Pet and feed adorable animals. Have a picnic lunch and enjoy the outdoors all together.
Read more about how to make the best of your Petting Zoo including some fun facts about animals.
4. Playdoh stations
Toddlers love playdoh! A great way you get them to play together is to set up a playdoh station/ table.
You can make homemade playdoh and add an accessory kit from Amazon.
We have been playing with these sets and loving them. Just be mindful they have small pieces and are more suitable for older toddlers/preschoolers.
5. Sensory Activities
If you have a sensory table or plastic bins (like these ones) you can prepare some sensory play.
Fill the bin with dried colored pasta or rice, lots of scoops and bowls and animal or dinosaur figurines.
Or pick up pre-made ones (which I like to do for more complex one).
Check out this dinosaur one from Amazon.
Or this princess themed one from Etsy.
If you are looking to taste-safe bins check out this post on bins that are choking hazard free. Perfect for 1 year olds and up.
6. Little people stations
If you have lots of Fisher Price Little People toys now is the time to pull them all out. You can sit down with the toddlers and pretend play with them.
You can make different areas for each set you have and help the kids use their imagination.
You can do the same thing with any of your child’s favorite toys (just be mindful they may not want to share their absolute fav toy). You can have car stations – make a road using tape on the floor or create ramps that your kids can enjoy. Or if dolls are more your kids thing set up sleeping, feeding and play areas they can use.
7. Backyard stations
As you can tell I have a thing for stations! I find it gives choice without too much effort and keeps the kids in the areas you want them to stay in. If you want to stick with being outside you can get your backyard playdate ready by setting up – you guess it – play stations!
Fill a water table with toys in one spot and then set up a bubble machine in another area for when they are ready to move on. Blow up a kiddie pool and either swim or have them “fish” with little rods and prizes floating in the pool.
8. Go to a park
Meet the other parents and kids at a local park.
Try to find one that has a little bit for everyone. Ie. Playground equipment that is age appropriate, a sandbox and benches for parents to sit.
Bonus if it has a splash pad in the summer or a sledding sized hill of you have snow.
You can also pack bubbles (my fav no-spill bubbles are Fubbles brand). A couple of balls or kites.
Another mom brought our girls these kites from Amazon. They came in a pack of two and were easy for little hands to hold. They also pack up really small, so we kept it in our stroller all summer.
9. Go to the library – reading circle
Meet the other 2 or 3 year olds at your library and attend a reading circle together. Then spend some time in the kids area playing with toys or colouring.
10. Make crafts
Pick an upcoming holiday or something seasonal and make some crafts together.
Its a nice keepsake to take home for everyone to remind them of their friend at home.
Check out some of our past crafts here:
Make a Homemade Bird Nest & Food Station (A great family activity!)
Kids Valentine’s Day Heart Pouch (A Fun Dollar Tree Craft)
How to Make A Clothespin Butterfly (A fun spring beaded craft for preschoolers and up)
11. Go on a nature walk
Sometimes the simplest is the best playdate. You can check out your neighborhood all together or a local conservation area.
Check out this post on 9 Outdoor Learning Activities for Kids.
11. Go to the beach
The beach is a great place for toddler explorers. They can dig in the sand, have a picnic and splash in the water.
Definitely a place where you want all the kids accompanied by their parent. Â Don’t forget extra sunscreen. Â The beach is a great place for the kite mentioned above too.
12. Winter Activity: sledding
You can make sledding an option by going to a playground with a park or go specifically to an area with sledding hills only.
At this age an hour is probably long enough time spent sledding. So you can put some hot chocolate in a thermos for after to warm everyone up.
13. Go for ice cream
If you are ok with a bit of a sugary treat then taking the kids for an ice cream and walk is a fun outing. Remember to bring wet wipes (speaking from experience!).
We have an area nearby that has an ice cream shop really close to a splash pad. We sometimes start with a scoop of ice cream and then wash off all the mess in the water.
14. Dance party
Dim the lights, grab some glow sticks and you can have a super fun dance party with your little ones. Match this with some crafts after and you will have a fun afternoon.
15. Morning pajama party
Have all the kids stay in their pjs and come over for breakfast and fun. This means they can squeeze in fun before naps.
You can serve breakfast or morning snacks like mini pancakes and fruit kabobs (I like to use lollipop sticks instead of pointy ones).
There is something about kids staying in their pjs that they love so much.
16. Dress up party
Costumes aren’t just for Halloween. Have the toddlers come over for a dress up party in their favorite costume. You can make it a superhero or princess theme if everyone has costumers that would work.
Or if your toddler has a bunch of costumes, let their new friend pick out what they want to wear. You can have some parent sized accessories and they can dress you up too.
17. Scavenger Hunt
A fun activity for your preschooler and friend is to organize a scavenger hunt.
I find at this age its best to ensure everyone gets an equal amount of whatever they are finding, so I place a piece of tape on the prize with the first letter of the child’s name.
It prevents disappointment if one child finds more prizes then the others. This is great if there are older children participating as well as they will usually be the ones to find more.
Its also a sneaky way to fit in some letter practice.
Snacks
Ensure you have a snack and drinks available for both the kids and the parents. A quick text prior to understand if there are any allergies or dietary restrictions will go a long way in ensuring a safe and happy date.
Timing
Ensure you don’t go too long and disrupt naps times or meal times. The day should be no longer than two hours.
Host gift
Don’t come empty handed if another mom or dad has invited you and your child over. Bring a coffee or tea or a snack everyone can enjoy.
Clean up
Toddlers are messy! If the date is at someone’s house take five to ten minutes before leaving to tidy up the toys the best you can.
Conclusion – Toddler Playdate Ideas
The above fun activities can be combined to make the perfect playdate.
Helping your child make a new friend and playmate is a great reason to host a playdate – Happy playing!
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Educational games for children from 3 to 4 years old. List of games with recommendations
Children aged 3-4 have an enormous amount of energy. They don’t seem to get tired at all and are always ready to play and have fun!
In order for the child’s independent play not to take on a destructive character, he should be occupied in such a way that the game would be interesting and understandable for him.
No one discounts everyone’s favorite games: hide and seek, hide and seek, and classics. But, in addition to all any games, there are many others, no less entertaining and developing, different for indoors or outdoors. nine0003
Outdoor games for children 3-4 years old
1. Sunny
The game is perfect for a park or going out into nature, it is interesting for children of any age. For the first time, it is better for an adult to be the leader, after a few games the kid will understand the rules and can easily play the role of a leader.
This game can be played from three players, but the more – the more fun. The game consists of three stages. All participants and the facilitator gather together, the facilitator closes his eyes and starts counting to ten. During this time, players must find a place to hide. After the countdown, the host opens his eyes and looks for the players. The main difference from the game of “hide and seek” is that the leader can only turn around without leaving the place where he stands. If the leader is a child, then for ease of understanding it is better to indicate the place from which he is looking, and the framework that cannot be exceeded. When the facilitator notices the players, he calls them out loud by their names; if he doesn’t see anyone else, then he shouts “Sun”, after which the players must run to the leader. nine0003
After that, the second end begins. Everything is the same, only the leader counts to seven, and not to ten.
In the third horse, the leader counts to three.
If the leader did not see everyone in the last horse and shouted “Sun”, then the players win, but if the leader found everyone, then he wins.
The game is dynamic and very fun, it promotes the development of mindfulness, orientation in space and a quick search for solutions.
2. I can’t see – I can’t hear
An excellent game for a parent and a child of 3-4 years old, the number of players from two to infinity. The rules are as follows: when the host says “I don’t see”, players can run around, jump and jump, but in absolute silence. If someone utters a sound – lost. When the presenter says “I don’t hear,” you can and should make noise, sing, laugh, but at the same time stand still. The one who left his seat or moved (not counting his mouth) lost. The game will cause a storm of delight, the children will run in plenty, scream, and later you can use the game as a lifesaver if you need to ask the child to keep silence or stillness for a while. nine0003
Such games help to cultivate patience and the ability to listen to adults in a child.
3. Touch my shadow
A modified game of chasing, only you need to touch not the player, but his shadow. In this game, there can be from two participants. It is much easier for children of three years to play this game than adults, since it is in this game that a small stature is an undoubted advantage, since there is no need to bend over.
The rules can be changed: for example, touching the shadow with your foot or hand. nine0003
4. Traffic light
A great game to help kids as young as four learn colors. You can play from three people.
There are two variants of the game.
The first version of , which is familiar to all of us since childhood. Two lines are drawn at a distance of 3-4 meters from each other, on one line – the participants, on the other – the leader. The host turns away from the players, calls the color and turns back. Those who have this color on their clothes calmly pass behind the leader’s line. Those who do not have this color must run across, and the one whom the leader grabs first takes his place.
If the leader did not grab anyone or everyone found the color on their clothes, he continues to play the game. nine0003
The second version of the game . All participants gather together, the host sings the following song:
“I see something, I see somewhere,
I see something ( here any color is called ) colors,
And now for one or two -three
Find the right color as soon as possible”
After that, the participants must find the hidden color and touch it with their hand as quickly as possible. It can be on clothes, on objects around, on the leader. The one who found the color last becomes the leader. If a child at the age of three finds it difficult to sing a song, he can simply name a color. nine0003
Games for children 3-4 years old in an apartment
1. Obstacle course
This game will require a little preparation and imagination. In order to turn the game into an incredible adventure, a legend is needed: depending on the interests of a child of 3-4 years old, you need to come up with names for obstacles.
For example, if the baby is interested in dinosaurs, then the pillow tunnel will be called “Dinosaur Fang”. You can come up with a small reward for passing the lane.
Tasks on the runway can be absolutely anything, depending on the equipment of the room. Here are a few examples:
- A broom can be used as a jump barrier or to crawl under.
- You can build a tunnel out of pillows and chairs.
- Any rope or tape can be placed on the floor. The task of the baby is to walk along it, like on a tightrope.
- One of the stages can be throwing the ball into the basket, target or bowl.
- Collecting toys for speed is also great as a stage. nine0072
At the very beginning of the game, the kid should announce how many trials and obstacles he will have to overcome and when he will be rewarded.
2. Cold-hot
Game for two people. One of the participants leaves the room, while the other hides the object. The second returns and must find the hidden.
The first participant can prompt using only two words: “cold” – if the player moves away from the object; “hot” – if approaching him. After finding the subject, the roles change. The game promotes the development of logical thinking and mindfulness. nine0003
3. Trap
For this game you will need a skein of non-sewing items. thread (preferably stronger) An adult, together with a child in the room, begins to build a “trap” – stretch and fasten the thread so that a “web” is formed.
Once the structure is ready, you can start to get through the trap without touching the threads.
4. Parking lot
Only paper masking tape is needed from the inventory, as it does not leave marks, and it is necessary to stick it on the floor. With its help, a whole city is “built” on the floor, with roads and houses. The kid advises what should be in the city, discusses together with the adult where, what and how it will be located. nine0003
When the map on the floor is ready, a huge number of possible games open up.
You can drive cars on the roads, you can learn professions and, for example, take toys to the hospital or school along the roads. It is also an excellent guide for mastering the basic rules of behavior on the road. The game develops the imagination and will be a great plan for Sunday evening.
5. Lazy Pioneer Ball
To play, you will need a balloon and string. The room is divided into two parts, you can put the rope on the floor or stretch it between the walls. Participants are divided into two teams and disperse on opposite sides of the rope. Instead of a ball, here is an inflated balloon. The basic rule is that you cannot get up – you can only play while sitting on the floor, and at the same time you must not allow the ball to touch the floor. Each such touch will be a point for the opposite team. nine0003
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS:
- The rules of the game must be clearly stated and understood by all participants.
- Each participant in the game must take part in it.
Observation is also participation, the child can join when he is ready. - Play must not put children at risk or endanger their health.
- Games should solve both motor and learning tasks.
- The game should not be left unfinished.
Observation is also participation, the child can join when he is ready. 7 educational games for children 3-4 years old
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- 3-7 years
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At this age, the child has already become much more conscious and independent. Most children of three or four years old already know how to invent games on their own.
They are much more than before, interested in communication with peers. But in fact, they need the attention of a parent and other significant adults no less than before. And it is the parent who can choose the right games to develop those skills that are important at this age.
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What skills do children develop at 3-4 years old?
Emotional development
At this age, the child actively explores the world through role-playing games: he tries certain roles that he observes in the world around him.
For example, he tries on various family roles, playing “daughters-mothers”. Through the game, he learns different professions that he sees around him: he creates his own “shop” (salesman), “drills” with a drill and knocks with a hammer (master), taps his fingers on a spare keyboard – works on a computer.
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Role-playing games are a good opportunity for a parent to help a child work through some fears or problems in relationships with peers, because it is at this age that a small person is actively looking for his place in the kindergarten team, on the playground and in circles. If a child is not yet ready to invent games himself, then an adult shows him an example – in other words, plays with him. In addition, the parent can offer the child to play those games that he, in turn, will offer as a joint activity to his peers. nine0003
Intellectual development
The baby is already beginning to take an active interest in letters and counting, to study geometric shapes and colors.
Some children at this age are able to count not only up to ten, but even beyond, while others can learn to read and even write simple words.
The development of logic
A small person is already able to structure objects according to their properties and divide them into groups: furniture, dishes, vegetables, fruits, wild animals, domestic animals. He is able to determine which object in the group is superfluous, which, on the contrary, is missing in the picture. Can describe the properties of objects. Of course, a parent should help his child develop these abilities. nine0003
World around
At this age, a preschooler is already able not only to perceive natural phenomena emotionally and aesthetically, but also to show a clear cognitive interest in them. He asks questions about weather phenomena, understands the times of day and seasons. With it, you can begin to study the real nature in the neighboring forest park: what trees and flowers grow there, what birds and animals inhabit it.
7 games with children aged 3-4
Role play to overcome fears
How can I help my child overcome his fears using normal play? For example, if a child is seriously afraid that a gray top will come and bite on the barrel, then you can try to play wolf and hare with him.
Let the little one try himself in the role of each animal in turn: he will be a cunning wolf strategist who hunts a hare, and an inventive hare escaping a wolf. The experience gained during the game will help him to make sure that the hare can run away and that it is not so easy to catch him. nine0003
In the same way, you can come up with a game in which a knight defeats a dragon, Kolobok runs away from a fox and other fairy-tale roles about a defenseless victim and a pursuer.
Role play to overcome problems in relationships
Psychologists Irina Medvedeva and Tatyana Shishova have come up with a very interesting form of communication between a parent and a child in order to help a child overcome behavioral problems – playing the dog and its owner.
An adult can be a dog that, for example, behaves aggressively, or, on the contrary, is very shy and cannot defend itself from offenders (here you can choose any situation that is difficult for the child right now). And the child in the role of a wise owner will help his beloved dog overcome difficulties. Then you can change – let the baby be a dog in need of authority, support and protection, and the owner will give his pet specific advice on what and how to do in order to defend his boundaries. nine0003
Letter and counting game
For the sake of generating interest in letters and numbers, you can play the game “what does this letter look like?”.
For example, the letter “A” looks like a stepladder, “B” looks like broken glasses. At the same time, for clarity, together with the baby, draw or sculpt a letter and the object that it resembles from plasticine.
Game for learning geometric shapes
Flat geometric shapes can be cut out of colored paper with your child.
And then stick on the sheets, making pictures of them – houses, roads. Volumetric geometric shapes – a cube, a pyramid, a parallelepiped, a cone – can be glued from cardboard. And then draw in the windows who lives in them, and build towers and castles out of them. nine0003
A game for learning groups of objects to develop logic
It doesn’t have to be boring to memorize that a banana is a fruit and a tomato is a vegetable. Instead, you can arrange an exciting game in the garden and vegetable garden or feed the toys healthy food from carbohydrates.
In the same creative way, it is possible to approach the study of all the necessary groups of objects: furniture (play dollhouse), farm animals (play farm). At the same time, it is not at all necessary to buy a chic dollhouse or a whole farm of plastic cows and sheep: you can, for example, glue the house out of paper, and cut the animals out of some old magazine or book. nine0003
Puzzle game for the development of logic
Puzzles are, in fact, also a game of the whole and its parts.
Therefore, collecting them is an important skill in three to four years. Again, there is no need to buy expensive puzzles in the store when you can simply cut into several parts a postcard or a picture from an old calendar.
Games for exploring the surrounding world
Before a walk in the park, you can get ready: find out what animals and birds live near you. You will be surprised when you find out that hares live in the neighboring park! You can not only feed squirrels, but also tell your child how they prepare supplies for the winter. nine0003
In the same way, you can study not only fauna, but also flora: trees and herbs that grow nearby. Collect colorful leaves and dry them in books, as well as acorns and cones – make autumn crafts out of them.
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