The game is the basis of all learning for childrenThere are no infallible methods or perfect techniques for everyone. However, any activity that is fun will be attractive to the little ones and they will do it without knowing that they are actually learning lessons and working on their development and growth. Through small tasks at home, you can help your little ones earn confidence and autonomy.
The games that you will find below are Designed for children from 2 or 3 years old. At this stage, it is essential that the little ones learn to carry out different activities, which will help them develop various skills and, of course, their senses.
How to explain to the child how the game works
Children this young cannot process information that is too complex, so if you explain the game to them in long sentences and complicated words, they will get bored before they start. It is preferable that the child sees you doing the activity, so he can imitate you and for the little one it will be much easier to assimilate the process.
Serve with a jug various ingredients
The objective of this game is promote concentration and coordination of various movements. As the little one gains confidence, you can use different materials and even let the child serve the water at the table.
You only need 2 pitchers that are the same or similar and a tray. One of the jars has to be full of rice and the other empty. Sit down with your child, try to make it a table and chair that allows you to be at the same height. First, he pours the rice over the other jug with his right hand and explains the process step by step, with short and simple sentences.
Then, repeat the process with your left hand, making smooth movements and allowing the child to learn the operation of the game well. Now the little one can do it, first he will have to pour the rice into the other jar with one hand and then with the other. If rice falls on the tray, don't worry, just pick it up and put it back in the jar.
Learn to trim
Learning to use scissors is an excellent exercise for children and It will help them when learning to read and write..
You will need some rounded-tipped scissors and special ones for small children, so you can make sure that the little one is not in danger. As for the materials to cut out, you will have to prepare strips of paper of different sizes, For example:
- A long strip of paper with a thickness of about 3 fingers, in the center draw a thick line in red
- Another strip of paper long but thicker, about 4 or 5 fingers. Again, draw a red line in the center and along
- A fairly wide strip of paper with a red line drawn across
- Another long narrow strip, in this case, draw a curved line along the strip of paper
Fasten buttons
Learn how to fasten buttons will help the child to develop fine motor, but it will also give him autonomy since he will learn to dress himself.
To make the game more fun and less daily chore, you can create a base with cardboard or wood on which you will have to glue two pieces of cloth. if they are from different textures and bright colors, much better since that way the child will feel more motivated. Glue some buttons of different sizes and do not forget that one of the fabrics must have buttonholes so that the child can play the game.
You can create this game with some garment that you have at home and no longer use, a cardigan for example. With the buttons fastened, trim the front into a good-sized square. You will only have to paste it on a cardboard and put some more buttons of different sizes and colors.
You can encourage the child to do these types of activities whenever the little one wants, without forcing it or make him feel like it's a job. If he gets tired of doing it, he saves the game without a problem and switches to another type of activity.