WIGGLERS (1-2 Years Old):
Focus: Sensory exploration, basic motor skills, and beginning self-help.
Key Areas:
Sensory Play: Activities that engage sight, touch, smell, and hearing.
Examples:
Sensory Bins: Rice, water, sand, fabric swatches, or safe textured items.
Finger Painting: Engages touch and visual senses while promoting fine motor development.
Sound Exploration: Musical instruments, listening to nature sounds, or voice imitating games.
Fine Motor Skills:
Examples:
Building Blocks: Stacking, knocking over, and sorting objects.
Shape Sorters: Helps with hand-eye coordination.
Clapping and Finger Movements: Simple movements to help strengthen hand muscles.
Gross Motor Skills:
Examples:
Crawling Through Tunnels: Strengthens muscles and coordination
Bouncing Balls: Encourages balance and hand-eye coordination.
Simple Obstacle Course: Encourages walking, climbing, and balancing.
Social-Emotional Development:
Examples:
Peekaboo: Builds social bonds and understanding of turn-taking.
Imitating Adult Movements: Encourages social interaction and builds confidence.