Children’s games are not games, and must be regarded as their most serious actions. GAMES FOR 2-YEAR-OLDS: SOME TIPS TO AVOID MAKING MISTAKES

Michel De Montaigne

Here it is, our little one who looks like he was born yesterday and who could barely sit without supports, has now reached two years of age and is a real tornado full of energy and vitality . He has developed excellent motor skills and good manual skills, but also cognitive skills develop exponentially, the child at this age in fact, begins to reproduce words and compose small sentences, and is able to carry out simple instructions that are given to him .

This is why it is important in this age to choose the right games and activities , so that they are not just a tool to keep him busy, but that through them his potential is best developed.

We have said that our child has now perfectly learned to walk and run, but not only that, he can now climb, jump and throw a ball. Green light therefore to balls and balls , even of different sizes and materials that stimulate circulation and tactile sensitivity. Swings, slides and ride- ons (which can also be used at home) are also perfect to develop balance and coordination .

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In this period the child begins to distinguish and recognize shapes and colors, so let’s provide him with pencils, markers and pastels, but also tempera, finger paints and modeling pastes that can be an excellent pastime able to stimulate creativity and imagination.

Around the age of two, all musical instruments , such as drums, xylophones or maracas, are also very popular, through fun they develop hand-eye coordination, increase logical skills and promote socialization.

But the most important game in this age group is undoubtedly the symbolic game , “pretending”, in fact, is the favorite activity of both boys and girls, who love to identify with a figure (often in the mother or in the father) by imitating his behavior. Squeezing a doll in your arms and giving her baby food will be like being a mother, a plastic or wooden kitchen with various accessories will allow you to prepare excellent lunches like grandma , and with the mechanic’s tools it will seem like being a father when repairing the car.

Finally, let’s not forget a timeless classic: buildings . In their simplicity they are an excellent aid to stimulate imagination, improve motor skills and allow socialization with other children. We keep in mind that this game is suitable for every age group but in this period it is very useful to learn and know shapes and colors and to learn their names.

These are just simple ideas to let our child play, on our site you will find many games to make him have fun in an intelligent way. Let us know what his favorite game is!