Peg toy rescue
Clip pegs all over a stuffed toy and invite your child to rescue it. A super simple setup that strengthens fine motor skills while sparking imaginative play.
Sometimes the easiest play invitations are the most engaging. With Toy Peg Rescue, all you need is a stuffed animal and some pegs - a simple and adaptable setup for babies and toddlers.
Clip the pegs onto the toy’s arms, legs, ears, or clothes, and challenge your child to "rescue" their friend by unclipping them one by one.
Toddlers will love the sense of mission and the satisfaction of freeing their toy. Meanwhile, they’re working on fine motor strength, hand–eye coordination, and patience - all through playful problem-solving. Babies will enjoy a new take on their favourite stuffy, with extra sensory parts to touch and pull.
You can play it straight as a rescue mission or layer in storylines like the toy being trapped by cheeky monsters, wrapped up for a silly surprise, or even preparing for a costume party!
Materials
Prep
Step 1:
Gather a soft toy and some pegs.
Step 2:
Clip the pegs securely but gently onto the toy’s body, clothes, or accessories.
Play
Step 1:
Present the toy to your child, explaining that it needs rescuing - or leave it somewhere for them to find and spark their curiosity.
Step 2:
Invite them to remove each peg one at a time
Step 3:
Celebrate together when the toy is finally free and welcome open-ended play.
Extend
Superhero Rescue: Pretend the toy has been captured and needs saving.
Colour Match: Use different coloured pegs and ask your child to sort them as they remove.
Reverse Role: Let your child clip the pegs back on for you (or the toy) to rescue.
Number play: Encourage counting the pegs as they go along or pull for a bonus numeracy lesson
