1. Traditional Folk Games
Ú òa, chi chi chành chành, nhong nhong, cốc cốc, nu na nu nống, rồng rắn lên mây, thà đỉa ba ba... are traditional folk games that are suitable for children under 3 years old. In addition to helping the child develop memory, these nursery rhymes also bring joy to your child. They will laugh, feel excited, have fun, or eagerly wait each time they get to play these games with their parents.

2. Role-Playing Games
Under 3 years old, your child is learning a lot of new and exciting things around them. Role-playing games (such as playing doctor, teacher, police officer, characters from stories parents tell, or imitating animal sounds with a stuffed bear) enhance your child's creativity and behavior. You can also participate in the play by asking questions like: What sound does the cat make? What does a doctor do? How does a firefighter sound in the truck?... to help your child think more effectively.

3. Cooking Games
To play this game, parents can take their child into the family kitchen. Show them the spices, ingredients, vegetables, fruits, or items in the kitchen. Alternatively, you can buy them toy kitchen sets. When guided about various dishes, your child will not only quickly recognize the tastes and colors of the food but also stimulate their curiosity and fine motor skills. The child will need to think about what needs to be done to prepare a dish or imagine what it will be like to enjoy it.

4. Slide or Tunnel Play
The mix of excitement and fear when playing these games is very stimulating for children. When playing with parents, most children will feel more at ease. You can assign roles for each person to crawl into the tunnel. For example, dad plays the rabbit going into the dark tunnel, and mom and child play the role of mother and kitten waiting to catch the rabbit. The pretend chase and pulling the rabbit out will surely lead to lots of laughter for your family. Alternatively, parents can play the slide game with their child. Dad places the child on the slide while mom catches them at the bottom.

5. Climbing Stairs or Imitating Animal Sounds
During free time, you can play this game with your child. The process is simple: you just guide the child to step up each stair and ask them to imitate the sounds of animals. With every step, you make an animal sound and ask your child to repeat it. This game is beneficial as it "enriches" your child's knowledge and memory skills.

6. Guessing the Names of Household Items or Plants
Instead of boring phone games, parents can make the time spent with their child more meaningful by guiding them to guess the names of household items and plants. You can take your child to the balcony, let them touch or smell the leaves and flowers of different plants, and ask questions like: What color is the leaf? Does the flower smell good? What plant is this?... Your little one will surely love this game.

7. The Greeting Game
What could be more joyful than having a child who is not only healthy but also polite and well-behaved? Every day, your child develops new skills. That's why the Hello-and-Goodbye game is ideal for teaching manners and enhancing intelligence in children under 3 years old. When meeting family members, guide your child on how to greet them politely and correctly. You can also role-play different family members to help your child practice greetings. Every morning before leaving the house and when returning, guide your child through these polite gestures.

8. Dancing
Children under 3 years old are highly energetic. They will display countless adorable movements as they begin to understand the world around them through daily activities. According to experts, regular play with children is very beneficial for their intelligence. Specifically, you can perform dance moves and encourage your child to follow along. Music, movement, and actions always captivate the child and stimulate brain development.

9. Exercising
Not only does exercising improve your child's health and flexibility, but it also helps boost their intelligence. You can turn simple exercises into fun games to keep your child engaged. Start with gentle warm-up exercises, gradually increasing the difficulty, and repeat them frequently so your child can memorize them. After each exercise session, you can reward your child with their favorite snacks.

10. Going for a Walk
This simple activity is actually a highly beneficial game for children under 3 years old. Walking around the park (or any area with fresh air and plenty of trees) helps stimulate the development of your child's senses. A small tip: when you take your child for a walk, be patient and answer their funny questions. Not only will this strengthen family bonds, but it will also increase your child's knowledge and intellect.

