Toddler (12–36 months)
My Safe Adult Circle
This activity helps your toddler identify and remember trusted adults they can go to for help, enhancing their sense of security and communication skills.
Ready right now 15 min Ages 30–36 months 1–2 players Indoor
Emotional recognitionLanguage developmentMemory recallSocial-emotional learningProblem-solving
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Learning benefits
- 💡 This activity reinforces the crucial concept of trusted adults, helping toddlers feel secure and empowered to seek help when needed. It strengthens their communication skills as they express their feelings and memories associated with each person, and boosts their memory recall while building essential social-emotional awareness. Understanding who their safe adults are is a foundational step in personal safety. Milestones this age: Understands most sentences • Asks "who," "what," "where," "why" questions • Shows a wide range of emotions • Can follow two- or three-step directions • Identifies familiar objects and people in pictures • Begins to understand the concept of rules.
Safety notes
- ⚠️ Ensure all craft materials are non-toxic and age-appropriate. • Supervise your child closely during all steps involving glue or markers. • Choking hazards: Photos and cardstock should be large enough not to be a choking risk. • Always use positive reinforcement; never shame or scare your child when discussing safety. • This activity is about identifying safe, loving adults, not inducing fear or anxiety. Keep the tone warm and reassuring. When to call your pediatrician: If your child has very unclear speech or doesn't use 3-word sentences • Doesn't make eye contact • Shows extreme anxiety or fear when leaving you • Doesn't play pretend • Has trouble separating from primary caregivers after comfort.
Cleanup
- 🧹 Gather all photos and put away the glue stick, markers, and scissors. Store the safe adult circle cards in a designated, easily accessible place where your child can review them often.