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Educational games for children 1-2 years old

Dec 28, 2022

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At first glance, it seems to us that the game is a synonym for entertainment and nothing more. But, if you think about it, the game is an amazing tool for understanding the world, physical development and the development of logic. It is surprising that most of the games were played by our grandmothers and great-grandmothers, not suspecting that a huge number of books and articles on child psychology will be devoted specifically to children's games.

For parents of preschoolers, the game is a universal and unique tool for the development and interaction with the child. But what educational games to choose and why are they necessary for the most tender age?

HOW TO CHOOSE A GAME FOR CHILDREN UNDER TWO YEARS


When choosing games with your baby, first of all, you should take into account the age characteristics of the child. In the period up to two years, the main need is communication, as the baby learns the world through verbal (conversations, fairy tales, books, cartoons) and non-verbal (gestures, facial expressions) communication with adults. The main type of activity is object-manipulative (twist, taste, break), while thinking is visual-effective (I see an object - I take the object).

Based on this, it is obvious that educational games for children under two years of age are mainly necessary for the development of the child's horizons, the development of fine and large motor skills, the development of memory and self-service skills.

The main attention should be paid to the now so popular developing games for fine motor skills. It is this type of game that also affects the development of speech and the formation of the psyche, by becoming aware of oneself at the time of receiving various tactile sensations (ice is cold, the cone is prickly, and the marshmallow is soft and pleasant). Through tactile sensation, one's opinion is formed, one's attitude to this or that object, and in the future - and attitude to actions, deeds, words.

DEVELOPING GAMES FOR CHILDREN FROM ONE YEAR TO TWO



  1. We feed the animals. You can invite the baby to arrange lunch with his toys. Fold various items into a deep plate or container (dry pasta, dry berries, toy berries, cereal. The main thing is to fit in a spoon). And alternately naming objects, invite the baby to feed his animals. Thus, the baby will learn to hold a spoon, and over time, coordination of movements will improve.

  2. Treasure search. This game will also help teach your child how to hold a spoon well and bring a lot of fun. You will need: a basin of water, a spoon and, in fact, the "treasures" themselves. Treasures can be: buttons, beads, corks, any small items. I wonder if they will be from different materials (for example, some sink, others do not). The task of the baby is to catch all the "treasures" from the water with a spoon. Water can be replaced with cereals and searched with your hands.

  3. Busyboard. The advantage of this toy is that you can make it yourself, or buy it. Busyboard is an educational toy with movable elements. With its help, the child will easily learn how to use the switch, fasten buttons, unfasten zippers and much more.

  4. Sorters of various types. I contribute to the study of shapes, colors, as well as the development of logical thinking.

  5. Mosaic. This game will remain with the kid for many years, at first it will be interesting for him to just put and pull out the details, but with age he will be able to collect pictures. The perfect game for developing fine motor skills.

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