Supporting Your Toddler’s Motor Skill Development at Kindercube Daycare

Did you know that between 18 to 36 months, your child is in a critical phase of motor skill development? At this stage, they are refining both fine motor skills (small muscle movements, like grasping a crayon) and gross motor skills (large muscle movements, like running and jumping).

Children develop motor skills and coordination while joyfully playing with fountains in a splash park, enhancing their physical abilities through interactive water play.

Tips to Encourage Motor Skill Growth at Home

✅ Fine Motor Skills – These are essential for tasks like holding a pencil, using utensils, or buttoning clothes.

• Try This! Provide your child with playdough, finger paints, or simple puzzles to improve finger strength and coordination.

• Everyday Practice: Encourage them to pick up small snacks (like Cheerios) using their fingers or let them help with zipping up their jacket.

  
  

✅ Gross Motor Skills – These help with balance, coordination, and overall physical confidence.

• Try This! Set up an indoor mini obstacle course with pillows to step over or tunnels to crawl through.

• Outdoor Fun: Let them run, jump, and climb at the park to strengthen their leg muscles and balance.

  
  

Bonus Tips & Tricks

🎨 Creative Play – Drawing with sidewalk chalk or painting with sponges helps fine-tune their grip while making art fun! 

🥄 Self-Feeding Practice – Let your toddler use child-sized spoons and forks to encourage independence at mealtime. 

📖 Page-Turning Fun – Board books with textured pages make storytime interactive and help little fingers gain strength. 

🎶 Dance & Music – Clapping, stomping, and dancing to music improves coordination while keeping things fun.

✨ TIP OF THE MONTH: Engage your toddler in simple household tasks like stirring pancake batter, putting toys away, or watering plants to build motor skills through real-world experiences.

📞 Want to Learn More? Contact us today at 604-262-8683 or KindercubeDaycareLtd@gmail.com to see how we support your child’s growth at every step!