Taking turns is an important skill for your child to learn to do - for both their language ability and social skills.
It's something you can teach them at anytime - whatever it is you're doing, try saying whose go it is and take turns with them. By using both of your names, you can make it very clear as our video below shows!
What are the benefits of playing your turn, my turn?
- Playing your turn, my turn is a great way to introduce new vocabulary to your little one.
- Let your child take to lead and help them to format sentences. For example, 'It's Ronnie's turn to open the box, then it's daddy's turn to open the box.'
- Playing this game encourages great listening skills and encourages your child to follow simple instructions.
- Your turn, my turn is also a fun way to show children how things work.
- It's a game that involves taking turns, cooperating with and being considerate of others.
- Playing this game gives a sense of anticipation which children love.
The best thing about this game is that it can be played anywhere, and everyday objects can be turned into something much more exciting!
If you'd like to explore some of our other activities that are perfect for getting creative with your toddler, try talking about favourites, messy play ideas and the bag challenge.
Image caption, Whatever it is you're doing with your child, try taking turns with them.
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Your turn, my turn game ideas for toddlers
If you enjoy playing your turn, my turn at home with your child but are struggling to come up with more fun variations, check out the list below for inspiration.
| Turning the pages of a book | Kicking a ball |
| Passing a ball | Splashing water |
| Putting small items in the washing machine | Clapping |
| Jumping | Banging pots and pans |
| Making silly noises | Sitting up and down |
| Blowing bubbles | Blowing raspberries |
