A set of wooden cars, such as a police car and an ice-cream truck. Helps the child recognize different vehicles and encourages creativity and imagination. Suitable from age 2.
Name each car and talk about what makes it different.
Set up a simple road or town scene together.
Let your child create their own story with the cars.
Ask questions about where each car is "going."
Perfect for
Social: imaginative storytelling
Language: describing
Expert tip
Open-ended storytelling with vehicles is a favorite at this age - following your child's story rather than steering it builds real narrative confidence.
