From 4 to 6 years old
At this age, little ones have come a long way toward independence. Home is still a safe haven after all their new adventures. They're full of questions about everything and everyone.
Motor skills
They are adept at riding tricycles. They can turn, control their speed, and stop. By age five, they can ride a two-wheeled bicycle with training wheels or a balance bike. Their improved balance and coordination allow them to vary the speed, direction, and type of movement. They are able to throw, catch, bounce, and kick balls. Their fine hand dexterity is also well developed. They begin to trace simple writing patterns. By age six, they can draw basic shapes and write letters and numbers. They have also become much more independent in dressing, washing, brushing their teeth, and eating. They engage in group and solo play.
They love making friends and playing in groups. They already understand the rules of sharing, taking turns, and caring for others' belongings. They can concentrate for longer periods of time and are ready for more complex toys, such as puzzles, bead strings, and drawing materials, paint, and dyes.
Intellectual and linguistic skills
Their expressive language comprehension skills have become much more comprehensive. They are eager to learn the meaning of new words, write their name, and learn where they live. They can write numbers from 1 to 10 and verbally count from 1 to 30. They can separate shapes, colors, and sizes into categories. They have a better understanding of concepts such as the order of time, times, and dates.
The right toys for this stage:
At
CuCuToys we have toys for boys and girls of all ages, from birth to 12 years old.
Development of fine and gross motor skills
- Riding a bike , blowing bubbles , walking on stilts , and climbing outdoors are all activities that help improve mobility and strength.
- The classic game of Frisbee helps to enhance reflexes and hand-eye coordination.
- Learning to tie shoelaces makes children feel proud of their independence and improves hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Intellectual Stimulation:
- Creative wooden blocks help develop imagination and promote understanding of mathematical concepts such as balance and shapes.
- The tool bench allows children to create and assemble objects using nuts, wrenches, bolts, and screwdrivers, which are sized just right for their hands.
- Time calendars , to establish temporal concepts such as dates, the weather of the day, the days of the week or the clothes that can be worn.
Creativity and imagination
This concludes our series of posts dedicated to child development and the most appropriate toys for each age. This guide is based on "
Child Development " by http://plantoys.com, one of the most ecological, socially and environmentally friendly toy brands we know.
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