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Socks in the basket: a play idea for 12 to 18 months

Throwing at a target gives a toddler practice aiming and letting go. It takes about 5 minutes and uses a basket, a pile of rolled-up socks.

Checked October 29, 2026.

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How to play

Socks in the basket12 to 18 months · about 5 minutes

You need: a basket, a pile of rolled-up socks.

  1. Put the basket a step or two away.
  2. Show your toddler how to toss a sock ball in.
  3. Cheer every throw, in or not.
  4. Move the basket a little farther when it gets easy.

Builds: moving and using hands. Throwing at a target gives a toddler practice aiming and letting go.

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