—10 minFree playReadingMealtime
Swap Hands, Keep Holding
Floor play that helps your child practise intentionally passing a toy from one hand to the other to keep holding while reaching, turning pages, and during simple routines.
What you'll need
Essentials
- 2 baby-safe toys that are easy to hold (e.g., ring, soft block)
- 1 small bowl/container
Nice to have
- a board book
- a safe spoon or teether (for a mealtime moment)
Movement level: low
What you'll do
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
What it practices
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE) — construct-derived activity authored from enriched DM2012 construct