The attention span of the typical three-year old is beginning to lengthen. Her imagination is beginning to blossom, too, and she spends much of her playtime pretending. This may take the form of conversations with stuffed animals, caring for a baby doll, traveling from point to point with toy truck or trains. In short, the three-year old is fantastic at fantasizing and mimicking the behavior of older siblings or adults. This is also the age when genuinely cooperative play with others begins. However, the typical three-year old will still test the concept of taking turns and sharing. Based on these developmental needs consider the following toys: