Skill· 19mo–21mo· 2 min

Pipe-cleaners

This helps enhance fine motor skills by working with different materials. Begin this activity by taping a sheet of cardstock paper on the wall. Show your toddler that pipe cleaners can be used as brushes. Now allow him to paint with these freely on the cardstock paper this

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What you'll need

You'll need cardstock paper, washable paint, pipe cleaners. This helps enhance fine motor skills by working with different materials.

How it works

  1. 1~30s

    Alright, let's get started! The purpose of this activity is to enhance fine motor skills by working with different materials. Therefore, we will be exercising the physical developmental area, specifically your toddler's fine motor skills. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.

    Watch for: Little One scribble by moving their entire arm from the shoulder.

  2. 2~30s

    Great, now let's try the next part. To complete this activity, you will need cardstock paper, washable paint and pipe cleaners. Begin this activity by taping a sheet of cardstock paper on the wall. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!

    Watch for: Little One us their whole hand to hold a crayon.

  3. 3~30s

    One more thing to try. Show your toddler that pipe cleaners can be used as brushes. Now, allow him or her to paint with these freely on the cardstock paper this way, demonstrating his or her creativity. During this exercise, observe if your toddler uses an object after observing how an adult does so. Use kine-du to stimulate growth in your child every day. How does your child handle this? What do you see?

    Watch for: Little One thi helps enhance fine motor skills by working with different materials.

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