Skill· 16mo–18mo· 2 min
Painting the pumpkin
This helps enhance creativity and imagination. Begin this activity by placing orange washable paint on the plate in front of your toddler and ask him to dip the tip of his toothbrush in the paint. Then, ask him to paint the image of the pumpkin wi
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
You'll need a toothbrush, washable paint, the image of a pumpkin. This helps enhance creativity and imagination.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneShows interest in toys with buttons, flaps and simple mechanisms and beginning to learn to operate them.Mind· 8mo–20mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneScribbles or makes marksBody· 12mo–22mo· core
- MilestoneExperiments with object actionsMind· 8mo–20mo· stretch· Step 1
- 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· Step 3
- MilestoneActs from knowledge of propertiesMind· 16mo–2.3y· stretch· Step 2
Visual example
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