Skill· 10mo–12mo· 2 min
Sorting Fun with Blocks and Cereal
Parent guides child in transferring small objects between containers and building simple towers. The agent coaches the parent to observe fine motor coordination, pincer grasp development, and cause-effect understanding through playful construction and demolition activities.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Two small containers or baskets placed near each other. Several building blocks and 3-5 pieces of large O-shaped cereal within reach. Child sitting or standing at a comfortable height. Parent positioned to demonstrate and assist.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestonePincer grasp for small objectsBody· 8mo–12mo· core
- MilestoneExperiments with object actionsMind· 8mo–20mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestonePuts object into containerBody· 9mo–12mo· core· Step 2
- MilestonePicks up tiny itemsBody· 9mo–16mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneApplies pincer grip in tasksBody· 12mo–2y· core
- MilestoneEnjoys filling and emptying containers.Mind· 8mo–20mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneTakes object from containerBody· 10mo–13mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneTransfers object between handsBody· 6mo–12mo· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon