Skill· 22mo–2y· 3 min

Fruit Skewer Fun

Parent helps toddler create fruit skewers using straws or coffee stirrers and chopped fruit, practicing fine motor skills, bilateral coordination, and hand-eye coordination. The agent coaches the parent to observe grasping patterns, object manipulation, and concentration during this tasty developmental activity.

Free to do together whenever you like.

What you'll need

Chopped fruit in a bowl, straws or coffee stirrers cut in half, placemat or tray on a stable surface. Toddler seated securely at a table or high chair where they can reach materials easily. Parent should sit beside or across from child.

How it works

The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.

What this develops

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