New mom to a one-year-old? Here are some amazing cool activities you can do with your child to promote their development and strengthen your bond with your child:
Sensory play helps your child explore their senses. You can fill different bins with items like rice, beans, sand, or water. Let them touch and explore these textures with their hands and fingers.
Reading to your child is one of the best activities for language development. Choose colorful board books with simple text and engaging illustrations. Make it interactive by asking questions about the pictures.
This classic game is great for developing object permanence and social interaction. Use a blanket or your hands to hide and reveal your face while saying "Peek-a-boo!"
Play some upbeat music and dance with your child. Encourage them to move to the music by clapping their hands, stomping their feet, or swaying to the rhythm.
Give your child non-toxic crayons or washable markers and large sheets of paper to scribble on. This activity promotes fine motor skills and creativity.
Simple puzzles and shape-sorting toys help with cognitive development and problem-solving. Choose ones with large, easy-to-grasp pieces.
Building and knocking down towers of soft blocks is a favorite activity for one-year-olds. This improves hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness.
Take short walks in the park or your backyard to explore nature. Point out birds, flowers, and other interesting things. Let them touch leaves and feel different textures.
Blow bubbles and watch your child's excitement as they try to catch and pop them. It's a fantastic way to improve hand-eye coordination.
Babies are fascinated by their own reflection. Place a baby-safe mirror in front of them and let them explore their own face and expressions.
Teach your child animal sounds while looking at pictures or plush toys of animals. Encourage them to mimic the sounds.
While you prepare meals, involve your child by giving them safe kitchen tools to explore, like measuring cups and spoons.
Remember these first years of life are the most important to healthy early childhood development and cognitive development. Give them a lot of time and affection these years.
