

The first is what I call "Busy-Body Play." The play ideas in this category are perfect for the many occasions when you need a few minutes of concentration to make dinner or work at your desk while your toddler plays happily nearby. There are two types of solo play for toddlers covered in this section of the book. But she will still be engaged in her own version of solo play, exploring and directing her play, independently, for brief moments each day. For one thing, your child needs your constant supervision for another, she loves to be near you. It's safe to say that your toddler isn't going to be old enough to go play outside by herself anytime soon.
