Development at 23 Months
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Activity 1
Age Appropriate Gross Motor Development
Climbs Ladder and Goes Down Slide Independently
 Slides look scary but they're fun! Bring me to the smallest slide you can find and let me watch how other kids use it. Then let me try climbing up the ladder and sit down at the top of the slide while holding the sides for reassurance before I slide down. Please let me do this at my own pace. I will be old enough to play on a slide when I am between 23 and 26 months old. |
Steps
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If it is your child's first time on a slide, choose the smallest slide you can find.
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Allow him to observe other children use the slide first.
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Encourage him to climb up the ladder at his own pace. Give physical assistance if necessary.
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When he reaches the top, get him to sit down while holding onto the sides. Then encourage him to slide down.
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Reassure your child if he is afraid. Do not 'force' your child to play on the slide if he is resistant or is too afraid. Try again another day.
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Please ensure close supervision at all times.
Feedback
Your child is developing great movement confidence and motor planning abilities in this activity. The ability to use playground equipment will greatly enhance your child's movement skills as he explores and attempts different challenges. Do make sure you give close supervision to prevent accidents. You may look at the suggested activities for more ideas with this task.
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Provide lots of opportunities for playground play. Always ensure close supervision at all times, especially during climbing activities.
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If the slide is large and sturdy enough, climb up the ladder just after your child and slide down with him sitting just in front of you.
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If your child is finding difficulty going up the ladder because of lack of strength, continue providing opportunities for him to walk up slopes, stairs and on uneven ground such as sand. Look out for a lower slide or one that is easier to climb.
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Play on the swing or coin-operated riding machines to allow your child to enjoy movement sensations.
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At home, you may get your child to lie down on the mattress and roll to the other side and back again. You may also let him lie on one end of the blanket or a ground sheet and lift up that end as he rolls to the other side. This will help him enjoy movement sensations and help develop his senses for movement and balance. Make sure that the area is cleared and safe so that he does not bump into anything as he rolls.
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Activity 2
Age Appropriate Fine Motor Development
Threads Three 1-Inch(2.5cm) Beads
 I am learning to thread some beads! Place a string and at least three small one-inch beads on the table before me. Observe if I am able to string at least three small beads. You may need to demonstrate the activity for me to imitate. I usually develop the ability to string three 1-inch beads when I am between 23 and 25 months old. |
Steps
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Place a string and at least three small one-inch beads on the table before your child.
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Observe if he is able to string at least three small beads.
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You may need to demonstrate stringing beads for your child to imitate.
Feedback
Your child is developing excellent control of his little fingers in this task. His eye-hand coordination is also developing very well. Soon, he will be able to thread a greater number of beads or even smaller beads! You may look at the suggested activities for more ideas with this task.
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Provide lots of opportunities for your child to string objects of different shapes and sizes to encourage further development of his fingers.
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Use larger objects to teach your child the idea of stringing items together. Using larger objects may also be easier for her finger manipulation. Some examples of larger objects are small unfolded cardboard boxes or the external casing of cardboard matchboxes etc.
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Encourage the development of finger dexterity through playing in  sand, grains and finger painting etc.
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Let him practice with larger beads first and gradually decrease the size as his ability improves.
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Square beads are easier to grasp than round ones. Let your child try threading square beads before progressing to round ones.
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You can physically guide your child's hands to coordinate threading of a small bead. Gradually reduce your help as he improves.
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