Your little one is growing not by days but hours; along with growth come changes in their introduction to the world.
A complex socialization process begins in children between the ages of 3 and 5. The child examines themselves, compares, finds similarities and differences, and builds connections with the outside world.
At this age, adults need to help "synchronize" the child with life processes, creating situations at home that will be useful to the child outside the house. This can be exceptionally well achieved through the animal world.
We have collected ideas for beneficial activities in one place for your convenience. Play and develop together with the "Elmi Edua" Universe!
"Feed the Mouse"
Benefits: develop fine motor skills, learn the correct "pinch" grip, and form analytical skills.
You will need a bottle and three sizes of grains, such as peas, beans, and millet.
How to play: take a 0.5-liter bottle, draw "eyes," attach "ears," and in the neck of the bottle, the "mouth" of the mouse, put the three sizes of grains, saying: "The mouse wants neither a big nor a small grain - what grain will you give her?"
"Magic Box"
Benefits: Besides role identification, it develops imagination, increases confidence, and reduces anxiety, as the chosen hero is not afraid of anything.
You will need a magic box with accessories and clothes.
How to play: children aged 3-5 love to dress up and play different characters. Make a magic box for transformations. Put in sunglasses, old watches, hats, mittens, scarves, beads, ties, skirts, or dad's shirt. Then, just give this box to the child and let them choose who they want to be in this game. It's an enjoyable and beneficial activity!
"Parrot"
Benefits: this game will help your child develop memory and enrich their vocabulary.
How to play: say three words to the child and ask them to repeat. Then, add one new word each time. You can choose themes: domestic animals, wild animals, dishes, clothes, etc.
And more! You can switch roles: let the child say the words to you, and you repeat. They will observe to ensure you get it right.
"What's Wrong?"
Benefits: the game is aimed at developing attention and visual perception.
You will need a sheet of paper and a marker/pencil.
How to play: draw a face missing a nose, a house without a roof, a table with three legs, etc., on the paper. Then, ask the child to complete the missing parts.
"Who Walks How?"
Benefits: the game develops spatial orientation, imagination, and counting and relieves emotional tension.
A three-year-old child only understands spatial concepts through sensations related to their body. It is their reference point for orientation.
How to play: the child stands 8-10 steps away from you. Then, ask them to take, for example, one step like a cat, two steps like an elephant, and three steps like an ant. Remember the steps of a crab, which moves backward.