Caring parents often think about how to deal with their kids. What methods to choose, how to conduct the classes themselves, how long should they last so that the child does not get tired? These and other questions worry parents, make them study many books on the upbringing and development of children. This article will be interesting for both young mothers and fathers, and kindergarten teachers who work with children 2-3 years old.
Educational activities for children 2 years old, given in this article, constructed in such a way as to facilitate the task of parents and teachers in the choice of constructive methods.
Age features of children 2 years old
In children during this period, the leading is the subject-manipulative activity, which is gradually replaced by a game. However, the game is not yet a plot role-playing role, but is in the nature of imitation of an adult: professions, occupations, behavior.
For example, a boy at this age really wants to be like his father, because he unwittingly copies his behavior, manner of speaking. The girl will do her best to portray the ideal of femininity, which for her, without a doubt, is her mother. She can begin to “paint”, try on her mother’s dress, shoes.
Classes for a 2-year-old child must necessarily be based on mutual trust and be a continuation of the game. It should be remembered that the world of adults is very attractive to children, it seems to them perfect and mysterious. We must try not to destroy this beautiful illusion as long as possible, this is an innocent idea of life, fanned by purity and simplicity.
How to deal with a child?
This question is no less significant than the previous one. It is important not only to choose the right direction of activity, but also to be able to organize classes in a fun way so that the child is interested.
Developing activities for a 2-year-old child are best carried out in an atmosphere of mutual interest in the game process.
What does it mean? When you are engaged with a child, there should be silence around. No extraneous noise should interfere: turn off the TV, move away from the computer, wait a little while preparing dinner. You should not try to deal with the child when guests are at home - this is a very big distraction, which is not so easy to pass. Yes, and you yourself could not fully engage in such conditions, right? In children, attention is more unstable, the baby is easily distracted.
Interactive toys
Recently, a large number of interactive toys have appeared, ranging from cute meowing cats, barking dogs and ending with the original Ferby.
You should choose those toys that not only entertain the baby, can take him for a while, but also bring him tangible benefits. For example, you can buy an original designer or plasticine with figures that will help develop a creative imagination. Perhaps you should refuse to buy a large number of the same "tweeters", which are too expensive in price and give nothing to the child, except for short-term entertainment.
Classes with children 1-2 years old can be accompanied by some interactive toys, provided that they are aimed at the development of cognitive processes: memory, thinking, attention, imagination, speech. Otherwise, they are practically useless.
Fix colors, shapes, size
Developing classes for children 2 years old must necessarily include elements of familiarization and consolidation with various properties and characteristics of the figure: color, shape, size. For this purpose, collecting pyramids, painting pictures, building various "towers" and "houses" is well suited. When the child picks up the cube, ask him to determine what color he is. Then take another cube and offer to compare which cube is larger. The lesson perfectly develops the ability to think analytically, to compare.
Collecting colored mosaics is the best way to contribute to the development of fine sensoryism and thinking. It is very good if classes for children 2-3 years old include developmental elements. Children quietly learn during the game, learn new things. In addition, all the mosaic figures are made in the original style, they are bright, colored, which will allow the child to work with them for hours on their own.
"Barbershop"
Developing classes for children 2-3 years old can not do without a subject-role plot. Children are very fond of playing in various professions, losing and trying on various roles. The profession of hairdresser is especially attractive to girls, however, boys sometimes are not averse to trying themselves in this interesting business. In kindergarten, there is usually a separate corner of the hairdresser, in which children can make hairstyles for dolls. Some kids are very successful in this.
A lesson in the corner of the hairdresser is best done, armed with all the necessary attributes to perform a full haircut: scissors, combs, toy hairspray (you can take an empty jar from under the styling varnish). Only then will it be really interesting for the kids to play.
"The game of doctors"
Perhaps this is one of the most popular children's games of the period of 2-3 years. On this occasion, the kindergarten has not only special corners, but also equipment: a couch on which a doll is placed, a white bathrobe, a cap, a changing table, a shelf for storing medical items, a thermometer, boxes with “pills”, and mustard plasters.
How to play with a child? We pick up a bear or a doll, lean against the ear. We tell the child: “Oh, the bear got sick, he just told me in my ear. His neck hurts. How will we treat the bear? ” With the right approach, the child will immediately have many ideas on how to alleviate the "suffering" of the bear.
“Helping mom”
Perhaps this is not a game at all, but a curious lesson that children in most cases do not refuse, but remain delighted. If you cook in the kitchen, and the child at this time wanders around the room idle, call him to him and offer to help you. It’s great if you can give your child a small piece of dough - let a cake or bagel dazzle. Then he himself will be pleased to see his “work” ready-made.
Small children can be great helpers in cleaning: give him a cloth, let him erase dust from furniture and household appliances. And it’s easier for you, and the child is accustomed to responsibility.
Computer games
Many parents and educators believe that developmental activities for children 2 years old should not be limited only to the standard set of games. Time does not stand still, information technologies are developing at unlimited speed, so children have the opportunity to explore the world using a computer.
However, it is worth noting that you don’t need to get particularly involved in this: children are easily accustomed to this type of activity and then very reluctantly switch to other classes. If you introduce a child to computer games, then they should be educational, stimulating thought processes, but not in any way aimed at entertainment. To stay at the computer such a crumb can be no more than 10-15 minutes a day. It should be done no more than once or twice a week.
Thus, developmental activities for children 2 years old are very diverse. You can choose for every taste. It is better if you will introduce a little bit of all the household chores of the child, while not forgetting to pay special attention to games that are suitable for age.
Children do not like monotony, so try to switch your child from one activity to another as often as possible.