Tape on the floor: a play idea for 12 to 18 months
Peeling tape is a good workout for little fingers. It takes about 5 minutes and uses painter's or masking tape.
Checked October 29, 2026.
How to play
Tape on the floor12 to 18 months · about 5 minutes
You need: painter's or masking tape.
- Stick a few long strips of tape on the floor, with one end folded up as a tab.
- Show your toddler how to pull a strip up.
- Let them peel off the rest.
- Collect the strips as they come off.
Builds: moving and using hands. Peeling tape is a good workout for little fingers.
Safety: Choking hazard: use long strips, collect every piece as it comes off, and stay right beside them so no tape is chewed.
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Sources
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Small Parts for Toys and Children's Products (16 CFR part 1501) (checked October 29, 2026)