Introduction
Educational Bucket
The educational bucket for ages 3 and above was created especially with the toddler in mind.
The sooner you can start to introduce the basics of mathematical concepts the better. A child as young as 3 can play with these concepts to start building the cornerstones for number sense.
Areas of development introduced through our 8 Lesson Plans are the following:
- · Sorting, Comparing, Matching
- · Fine Motoric development
- · Spatial orientation
- · Assessment, measuring & positioning
- · Pattern Repeat
- · Creativity
- · Listening Skills
- · Memory Enhancement
Importance of Fine Motor Skills
· Fine motor skills involve the use of the small muscles that control the hand, fingers, and thumb. They help children perform important tasks like feeding themselves, grasping toys, buttoning and zipping clothes, writing, drawing, and more. The ability to complete self-care and everyday tasks helps a child’s self-esteem and confidence to increase.
· It’s important to start working with children on building their fine motor skills early on. Fine motor skills will develop and improve as they move through childhood. It just takes the right kind of practice.
· Some children may struggle with performing tasks that use their fine motor skills. This can cause them to become frustrated and upset when they can’t complete everyday tasks. For example, a child may have a difficult time holding scissors and cutting along a dotted line. This could cause them to be frustrated at the task and avoid cutting exercises because they feel it’s too difficult.
· The MindCube 4 Minors Educational Bucket provides great activities to help build your child’s fine motor skills that are fun, engaging, and can help get children over the frustrated bump of giving up.
