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Wrap and Unwrap

Toddler wraps an object in cloth and unwraps it again, exploring the enveloping schema and surprise.

Cartoon illustration of a parent and child at home doing Wrap and Unwrap.
  • Age12 months to 2 years
  • Time5 to 15 minutes
  • EnergyCalm
  • CostFree
  • WhereIndoors
  • PrepNone

Your toddler wraps a favourite object in a cloth and unwraps it again, a gentle quiet game of hiding and finding that explores covering and surprise.

How to do it

  1. Choose a safe object your toddler likes and a soft cloth or scarf.
  2. Show them once how to lay the object on the cloth and fold it over to hide it.
  3. Let them unwrap it and find the object, then cheer the reveal.
  4. Hand them the cloth and let them try wrapping it themselves.
  5. Repeat the wrap and reveal as many times as they enjoy it.

What you need

  • Cloth
  • Safe object

Make it yours

Younger (12-15 months): Just drape the cloth loosely and let them pull it off. Older (2-3 years): Let them wrap and hide the object for you to find. Siblings: Take turns hiding and revealing for each other

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