Skill· 10mo–12mo· 2 min
Toys in a Drawer
This helps learn to open and close drawers. Explore opening drawers to strengthen motor coordination. Set up a small, easy-to-open drawer within your child’s reach. Place toys inside for them to remove and return. Supervise closely to avoid pin
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
This helps learn to open and close drawers.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestonePuts object into containerBody· 9mo–12mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneTakes object from containerBody· 10mo–13mo· core
- MilestoneUses objects functionallyMind· 10mo–15mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneEnjoys filling and emptying containers.Mind· 8mo–20mo· stretch
- MilestoneShows interest in toys with buttons, flaps and simple mechanisms and beginning to learn to operate them.Mind· 8mo–20mo· stretch· Step 1
Visual example
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