Six Fun Pretend Play Ideas for Parents to Try with Their Two-Year-Old
Hi Mumma, Papa! I love playing pretend games with you. Here are some fun ideas we can try together. It will make our time even more special and full of learning!
Chai Party Time
Let’s have a chai party. I will pour "chai" for you and my teddy. You can pretend to drink it, and I’ll even serve some biscuits. This helps me learn table manners and how to use my hands like you do.
Fill the bag with fun things in a basket? Like a spoon, a toy car, or maybe even a chapati roller? I’ll pick them out one by one and tell you the stories which are associated with them. It’s great for my curiosity and creativity.
Silly Ball Rolling
Let’s sit on the floor in round and roll a ball to each other. Every time I roll it; I’ll make a funny sound like “aaaaah” or “oooooh.” You copy me, then it’s your turn! This helps me learn to move my hands and listen carefully.
Hide & Seek Game
We will play hide & seek! It’s my favorite game! You count till 10 I will hide first somewhere in the house. You must catch me. Next, you hide, and I’ll try to find you. It helps me think and look carefully everywhere. Playing this makes me so happy, and I learn how to wait patiently too.
Animal Sound Game
Let’s play an animal sound game! First you tell an animal name like dog I will say “Boww – Boww”. Next, I will say an animal name you should make sounds. From this fun play I will get to bond with you, and I will learn the animal sounds in a fun and interactive way.
Catch Me If You Can!
Let’s play a chasing game! First you be the chaser, and I’ll run around saying, "Catch me, Catch me!" When you catch me, give me a big tickle or a hug. Then I’ll try to catch you! It’s so much fun, and it helps me run fast and balance too. Let’s play together and laugh a lot!
These fun games are easy for me to do at home and help me grow smarter and stronger. Let’s have fun exploring and having fun together.