Press Release Summary: Movement, dexterity and thinking skills are just some of the skills OT\'s address on a daily basis.
Press Release Body: These toys are great for small motor development and dexterity by Barbara Greenspan, OT Pediatric Occupational Therapist Movement, dexterity and thinking skills are just some of the skills OT\'s address on a daily basis. The following are toys that focus on these three skills specifically:
1. Stacking Cups and Nest and Stack Buckets, too! These are 2 great \"starter\" toys that help develop arm and hand movement. Learning colors and stacking cups in size order helps build strong brains! (6 months and up) more »
2. Zolo Linko - First babies learn to pull the links apart and later they learn to put the pieces together. The colors are bright and exciting. Linkos even feel good enough to bite when teeth are \"coming in\". (newborn and up) more » 3. Choose an easel. We have 3! The Table-Top Easel, the Deluxe Standing Easel and the Door Easel. Young writer\'s arms and hands are positioned so well for writing or painting on a slanted or upright surface. (2 years and up) more » 4. Sandwich Making Set. Straight from the deli counter - this toy has great qualities! Your child uses 2 hands together to prepare a special dish for you! (2 ½ years and up) more »
5. Blocks, Blocks and More Blocks. eBeanstalk has so many to choose from. Start with simple ones (Knock, Knock Blocks, Castle Blocks, Wood-like Soft Blocks) and progress to the Unit Blocks. The sky is the limit when building with blocks. (6 months and up) more » 6. Magneatos - A very cool toy! Also a building toy, but with different shapes and magnets. Strengthen arms and hands while creating very modern sculptures! (3 1/4 years and up) more »
7. Hop, Jump, Hop, Jump. A great toy to get your child moving their body in a coordinated way. We call it Gross Motor Coordination. Hop Skotch floor tiles, first hop on 1 foot, then jump on 2, then repeat over and over again. A great way to work on these important skills and have fun all at the same time. (3 ¼ years and up) more » 8. And jump some more.Hop Fantasy and Hop 45 are 2 great big balls with handles. Your child sits on top and jumps and jumps and jumps ..(3 years and up) more »
9. Snails Pace Race Game. Our favorite \"starter\" board game. Learn to take turns early on. Get acquainted with colors and rolling the dice. Prepares every child for future board game championships! (3 years and up) more »
10. Wedgits Starter Set is a thinking toy that helps develop strong \"Visual Perceptual\" skills. See the pattern and copy it! (3 ¼ years and up) more »
So there they are, the top 10 toys that will help your well-rounded child develop. Enjoy! If you have any questions for Barbara, or any other members of ebeanstalk\'s experts, please email us at info@ebeanstalk.com Happy Holidays!
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