Things/activities to do with a nearly 3yo boy

[louiseee123]

My LO goes to preschool 3 afternoons/mornings a week which is great, however they have mentioned that all he does is play with the cars/trains and will only go to other activities if prompted, they are asking me to expand his interests?!

How do i do this? or am i being simple, i cant force him to like doing other things but i do find he's starting to get bored of some of his toys so need to buy some more age appropriate toys/activities. Any idea's?

If he goes to other things when prompted then what's the problem? My ds is obsessed with cars and trains. I can't see it changing any time soon.

Did they say why it was a problem?

I'd be straight in with a box of lego/duplo, showing him how it's done! Same with some collage materials - a great opportunity for you to do some things together.

Why pressure him?? I'd be telling them to support his interests, not try and change him.

I'm not sure why they mentioned it, i know he enjoys playing with cars and trains as he does at home amongst other things.

They also mentioned that i need to try get him playing with children his age as he still just plays alongside them, he's not 3 till january, i didnt realise it was a problem either.

I can't see why its a problem either. If he was refusing the other activities that would be different.

If he likes trains and cars could you go on a train trip, a bus ride or even a canal trip?

You could take him to the library and let him choose some books on transport? How about a Duplo Train? That should help with his fine motor skills and should still interest him.

Could you cut out some circles, squares, rectangles and triangles and get him to make pictures of cars and trains?

How about getting one of those Thomas cake packets and doing a spot of baking with him?

This carparking game is great for some quiet time when you want a or those rainy days.

X-posted with your last post. According to this article they don't start playing with each other until they are at least 4.

I'd be more worried about the person saying those things than your son

But if he is doing this at nursery then surely it is up to Nursery to try and help him? Not that he needs help as such, but its like they are saying "he does X Y Z wothus but we need you to change it"

Totally agree with Hacked too. I'd be tempted to ask for examples then ask to see their action plan