Skill· 16mo–18mo· 2 min
Bead Maze Play
Parent introduces a bead maze toy to their toddler, demonstrating how to grasp and slide beads along the wires. The agent coaches the parent to observe hand coordination, bilateral skills, and problem-solving approaches — building fine motor control and cognitive flexibility through playful manipulation.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent and child seated comfortably together, bead maze or similar manipulative toy within easy reach. Surface should be stable. Good lighting so child can see colors and shapes.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneFollows visually supported instructionsMind· 8mo–18mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneShows interest in toys with buttons, flaps and simple mechanisms and beginning to learn to operate them.Mind· 8mo–20mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneExperiments with object actionsMind· 8mo–20mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneOperates mechanical toys, e.g. turns the knob on a wind-up toy or pulls back on a friction car.Mind· 16mo–2.2y· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon