Skill· 10mo–12mo· 2 min
What is inside?
This helps develop fine motor skills and the perception of textures. Begin this activity by placing each of the items in a different container. Then, show your baby the containers and ask him to put his hands inside them. Subsequently, ask him to withdrawal the objects
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
You'll need three containers, a small pumpkin, a sponge. This helps develop fine motor skills and the perception of textures.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneExplores or responds to texturesBody· 6mo–12mo· core
- MilestoneTakes object from containerBody· 10mo–13mo· core
- MilestonePalmar grasp on writing toolBody· 10mo–22mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneEnjoys filling and emptying containers.Mind· 8mo–20mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestonePuts object into containerBody· 9mo–12mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneUses objects functionallyMind· 10mo–15mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneExplores and handles booksMind· 6mo–12mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneIndependent page turningBody· 10mo–22mo· core· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon