Uncooked Play Dough
While poking, rolling, and squishing play dough, children develop the small muscles in their fingers and hands. … They also gain strength and improve dexterity in their hands and fingers, critical areas of physical development for writing, drawing, and other purposes.
It helps to improve fine motor skills which is beneficial to daily activities. Using play dough is a calming activity. Children work their stress out through their hands, so play dough is not only loads of fun, but can be another useful way to help your children to release stress.
- 1 cup plain flour.
- 1/4 cup salt.
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil.
- A few drops of food coloring.
- 1/2 cup water.
Music and Dancing
Music ignites all areas of child development, intellectual, social-emotional, motor, language, and overall literacy. It helps the body and the mind work together. … Dancing to music helps children build motor skills while allowing them to practice self-expression.
There are lots of wonderful kids play lists available on you-tube.
Draw your own body shape on butches paper.
You may need a sibling or carer to assist with outlining your body.
A child’s self-portrait can reveal many things. As with any drawing, it shows the development of a child’s fine motor, observation and focusing skills. But it also can give insight into a child’s self-concept.
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity.
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world.
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing.
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners