Research tells us that “children’s lovey objects/ blankies are like the first training wheels for telling themselves ‘you’re all right’. With a built-in sense of security, children feel safe enough to take small risks, explore and grow.”

Here are some ideas how you can play with the child’s favorite blanket.

MyBlanket: Ask your child to find his favourite blanket. Help him talk about how it looks and feels. then take a photo of him and his “blankie” and display it where he can easily see it.

 

 

 

 

Picnic  Blanket: Sit with your child on a blanket and enjoy a simple picnic .

 

 

 

 

 

Blanket tent: Create a tent by draping a blanket over a small table or between to pieces of furniture. Add a pillow or a stiffed toy, and invite your child to play inside the Blanket Tent.

 

 

 

 

Blanket Peekaboo: Let your child hide under a blanket. Pretend that he has disappeared, than quickly lift the blanket to find him. Or, pull the blanket off slowly as you say, “Oh, I’ve found a leg! Oh my, I’ve found another leg!” and so forth.

 

 

 

 

 

Little Blanket:

I had a little blanket,

It’s soft as soft can be.

And when I go

To Grandma’s house,

My blanket goes with me.

 

Substitute other names for Grandma.