Skill· 13mo–15mo· 3 min
Seed Picker
Parent prepares small pieces of watermelon with seeds still in them, encouraging child to use pincer grasp to remove seeds before eating. The agent coaches the parent to observe fine motor precision, independent eating initiation, and problem-solving during this practical self-feeding activity.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Small pieces of watermelon with seeds still in them, placed on a plate or tray. A fork available. Child seated securely at table or in high chair. Surface should be easy to clean. Have a bowl or extra plate for discarded seeds.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneApplies pincer grip in tasksBody· 12mo–2y· core· Step 1
- MilestonePicks up tiny itemsBody· 9mo–16mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneExperiments with object actionsMind· 8mo–20mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneUses objects functionallyMind· 10mo–15mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneSupported routine participationMind· 8mo–20mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneHas a strong exploratory impulse.Mind· 8mo–20mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneUnderstands familiar single wordsMind· 7mo–14mo· core· Step 2
Visual example
Coming soon