3 simple games for developing motor skills in babies up to one year old: what to do with little fingers

16.11.2024 19:10

As you know, one of the most effective ways to develop a child is through games.

The development of baby's motor skills is no exception. This article contains three simple exercises that will not only be useful for tiny fingers, but will also give you and your child many joyful moments together.

Pouring cereals

To play, fill a small bowl with any grain and prepare several other smaller containers. Invite your child to pour the grains using a spoon or just his hands.

As a result, he will develop coordination of movements, tactile sensations and learn to control the strength and precision of movements.

Drawing

For your first masterpieces, you will need finger paints and paper. There are no rules – let your child experiment. You can even draw with your feet, leaving footprints on the sheets of paper.

Hands
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This needs to be done so that the child learns to control movements and becomes familiar with colors and textures.

Modeling from dough

To make a safe dough for creativity with your little one, mix flour, water and a small amount of vegetable oil.

The resulting mass is easy for the baby to crush and tear. By the way, it can be reused if stored in the refrigerator.

In the process, not only new masterpieces are created, but the blood flow in the palms is also improved – as a result, simple sculpting turns into a useful massage.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources


Content
  1. Pouring cereals
  2. Drawing
  3. Modeling from dough