Open and close
This helps learn how to open and close doors appropriately. To complete this activity, allow your baby to open and close a door with some type of locking mechanism, like a latch. You might need to first show her how to do it. Kids like to open and close doors
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What you'll need
This helps learn how to open and close doors appropriately.
How it works
- 1~30s
Alright, let's get started! Therefore we will be working on the cognitive developmental area. To complete this activity you will need a door with a simple locking system, like a door knob or a latch. Allow your baby to open and close a door with some type of locking mechanism. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.
Watch for: Baby imitate simple gestures after seeing them.
- 2~30s
Great, now let's try the next part. You might need to first show her how to do it. Kids like to open and close doors to see what's behind them. There are interest peaks when there is a locking system to the door. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!
Watch for: Baby copy facial expressions.
- 3~30s
One more thing to try. Supervised your baby when she is closing the door to prevent her fingers getting caught. During this exercise observe if your baby opens and closes doors appropriately, demonstrating the use of fine motor skills with her hands. This can be due to stimulate growth in your baby every day. How does your child handle this? What do you see?
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