Children are like sponges in their first years of life. Their ability to develop and acquire skills and knowledge is limitless. Up to the age of three, children learn through neural interconnections, but after this age, research suggests that children learn by forming hypotheses, experimenting, and observing what happens after their actions. Therefore, it is essential for the development of little ones that they can try, experiment, and draw their own conclusions. Yes, we know... this can sometimes be difficult for parents. But we must understand that their minds are prepared to learn in this way. Therefore, if we want to help them develop their full potential, we must support discovery and experimentation.
Today we bring you a series of ideas that will help in their development during this productive stage:
PLAY-DOH: knead, flatten, divide... this game will allow them to develop imagination and fine motor skills. And, for the youngest ones who tend to put everything in their mouths, there is edible Play-Doh or, if you prefer, you can make it yourself at home. You will only need 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of water, and half a cup of salt. Let's play!
LANGUAGES: give them the opportunity to learn several languages from the cradle. If you speak several languages at home, they will acquire vocabulary and accent naturally. If not, you can always put on cartoons in a foreign language so they can learn in a fun way.
STORIES: tales, legends, puppets, marionettes... there are a thousand and one versions. Imagination plays a fundamental role in development. You can buy pre-made stories based on their age or they can also invent stories in which they are the protagonist.
NATURE: here we find an inexhaustible source of stimuli. Smells, colors, textures, objects, animals, shapes... Visit the park, the mountains, a forest, or the beach and take advantage of all the resources that nature puts at your fingertips.
MOVEMENT: jumping, running, dragging, rolling... everything that involves movement will help them strengthen their body and enhance their motor skills. It will also allow them to have a better perception of themselves and their surroundings. Ride-on toys are the perfect ally at this stage. There are evolutionary models that can accompany them from 10 months to 3 years.
And you, how do you contribute to improving your little one's skills?
