6.206 PLAY: Object Use: Toys help expand motor and language skills

Pop beads help develop finger strength and persistence. Musical instruments let them experiment with sounds and different intensity of actions. Sand or water play lets them use a variety of motions to scoop, dump, fill while they experience different textures. A walk outside gives you chances to observe and label actions or characteristics like color, shape or texture.

Today’s activity: Shape your child’s skills when using toys. Wait to give them a chance to start it themself. Give just the minimum amount of help to get them started. Label objects and actions as you child uses them.

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