Does reading aloud and playing help with practicing?

Does reading aloud and playing help with practicing?

Kids learn through play and stories. Reading aloud and playing can make potty training less stressful and more fun.

In this section, you'll get exactly what you need to get started right away, step by step.

Choose recognizable books

Read-aloud books about potties help your child understand the idea.

Why this works: recognition provides security.

Use play materials

Let a stuffed animal or doll also 'go potty'.

Why this works: Imitation lowers the barrier.

Sing songs or rhymes

Make a short potty song together.

Why this works: Music links fun to routine.

Let your child tell you about it

Ask: "What did the bear do in the book?"

Why this works: Language deepens understanding and motivation.

Keep it short and playful. Play is meant to relieve tension, not prolong it.