Difficulty: 3/5
Time: 3 mins
Development Goal: A 3-old baby would like to hold and touch things around him. Take this opportunity to improve his grasping ability and coordination.
Personality Goal: Allow baby to play with things around him with no restrictions builds an independent character.
Preparation: Animal toys
How to play: Place toys within baby’s reach on the floor, allowing baby to grasp. Whenever baby grasps an animal, tell him what it is and imitate the sound that the animal makes. Place it back and repeat few times. After some practice, baby will soon recognize the items that they have picked. Be careful not to let him put the toys into his mouth.
You can also: Prepare some toys that squeak. By squeezing these toys, it develops baby’s motor nerves.