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Suggested Activities
2-3 Years
Gross Motor Development
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Give your child a large, paintbrush and a bucket of water to paint outside.  Encourage bending and reaching.

 

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Provide a riding or pedal toy. A wagon or appropriately sized scooter encourages your child to use their large muscles. 

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Encourage movement on playground equipment such as climbing and, going down slides, while providing  support when needed.

 

 

 

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Play games and sing songs that encourage movement such as marching, crawling, hopping and dancing.

Fine Motor Development
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 Blocks, puzzles with knobs and manipulatives, that need to be taken apart and put back together, increase fine motor skills.

 

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Peeling and sticking stickers encourages the use of the pincer grasp. 

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Playdough can be used with cookie cutters, toys or by itself to increase hand and finger strength.

 

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Age-appropriate markers and chunky crayons help with beginning writing skills.

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