You will need:
- A tray or something similar to put the objects on
- A selection of your child's toys - small enough to fit on the tray but not too small. Only use a few items at a time depending on the child's age.
- A tea towel or towel to cover the items
How to play:
- Add the selection of toys to the tray. Only a few items for younger children. You can add a few more for older children as soon as they get used to the game to make it a little harder
- Make sure you both have a comfortable place to sit and play the game. By the table or on the floor depending on where you are most comfortable
- Show each item on the tray and name it with the child. Let them have a good look at what is on the tray
- Cover the items on the tray with the towel and take an item away without your child seeing the item
- Once you have done this uncover the tray and ask your child to see if they can tell you what's missing
- Take it in turns to have a go. This is a good old fashioned game that is totally free to play because you have everything you need at home
This game helps children to:
- Take turns
- Develop eye contact
- Develops social skills
- Develops listening skills
- Develops vocabulary
- Develops memory skills
- Develop a sense of achievement by finding out the missing item
Here is one I played recently with my friends little boy who is dinosaur mad .
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