Toddler Development Activities

The first few years of a child’s life serve as the foundation for his cognitive and social development. Planning activities for toddlers’ development is very important because it gives them respect for rules, but also learns other things through play.

Both in the family and in childcare, activities for development are very important. Whether alone or in a group, children need attention and things to keep them occupied. Having a list of activities can be a lifesaver in many situations.

Home Development Activities

Development Activities: Memory Games

In this activity, the first thing you need to do is cut a piece of cardboard of the same color into squares. Glue or draw kid-friendly pictures on one side. For example, if they choose superheroes, you should have two squares with the same picture. With this game you can help them to learn letters, numbers or other objects.

Turn the cards upside down once you’ve made them all. The children take turns trying to find the pairs. Each player turns over two cards per turn and if they are not identical, he or she must turn them over again.

treasure hunt

This is a classic that is fun for kids and adults alike. You can create infinite variations depending on the space, the participants and what skills you want to work on. You can use a box as treasure or simply write the hints on paper and hide it under furniture.

The goal is to find the object that is the treasure. It would be ideal if this is something that can be shared. Another option is to put a piece of paper with a word that has to do with a value in the treasure chest. The team can then discuss what this value might mean.

Simon Says

In between toddler development activities you also have ‘Simon Says’ which is a very dynamic option that enhances creativity. First, it is best for an adult to play the part of Simon. The participants stand side by side and Simon then gives instructions such as “Simon says, stand on one leg.”

This fun game can help develop motor skills. Later, the children can give the instructions themselves. Changing roles promotes confidence and encourages them to use their imaginations.

obstacle course

If you have enough space, an obstacle course can make for a fun afternoon. The children work together to create a track with different objects that are obstacles. You can use boxes, pillows and dolls, so basically anything that isn’t dangerous.

Once the children have completed the obstacle course, they can try to walk over it. They take turns and keep time with a stopwatch. This promotes agility, speed and gross motor skills.

Drawing based on a story

Everyone knows that children love to draw. In this activity you tell them a story with funny characters appropriate for their age. Then give them paper and crayons and ask them to draw the story.

When they have finished their drawings , the children can talk about the moment or character they chose to illustrate. This is a good way to teach them about colors by asking which ones they used.

The five senses

Create 5 islands in the corners of a room, each representing one of the 5 senses. When they come to an island, the children have to name an organ related to that sense.

In addition, the island of feel should contain objects with different textures that they can feel with their hands. You can add colorful elements to the island of seeing and encourage visualization. The other islands may contain objects related to the sense in this way as well.

Latest recommendations for development activities

Use these simple guidelines to make activities more fun, orderly, and positive:

• Alternate between the games that encourage the development of different skills.
• Encourage group participation and teamwork among the children.

• Always put on music  or make up simple songs that anyone can learn.
• Keep the reels spinning so that everyone gets a turn to have the biggest reel.

In summary, early childhood development activities can be fun for everyone. You can adapt even the oldest games in a modern way.