toddler activities

Toddlers Growing And Moving

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toddlers Growing And Moving

  • Toddlers learn to do an enormous number of things in a very short space of time. They will start to walk with feet a little apart to remain steady at first, to run - beginning awkwardly - to kneel and to climb on stairs.
  • As they develop better muscle control they enjoy more climbing and can manage a low slide and swing. They can push, pull and jump, and may be starting to throw and kick balls.
  • Toddlers can build towers of bricks and learn balancing. Their hands become better at holding and moving things and they may be able to use plastic scissors under supervision to practice cutting out - don't expect them to be good at it just let them enjoy snipping out rough shapes.
  • They enjoy moving to the sounds of music and rhythms and joining in with shakers and drums.
  • They can sometimes also dress themselves but will still need your help and supervision.
  • Give lots of encouragement and don't worry too much if things aren't done 'properly'.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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