Physical development

Physical development is one curriculum area that benefits greatly from materials that support instruction and experiences.  Visit https://www.fisher-price.com/en-usLinks to an external site.Links to an external site. and make a list of three infant or toddler toys that promote development in each of these categories:

fine motor
gross motor
locomotion
arm and leg skills
Evaluate each toy.  Your evaluation should include the name of the toy, manufacturer, age group, and a summary of its use(s) and its effectiveness in supporting children’s physical development.

 

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Physical development in infants and toddlers is significantly boosted by appropriate materials. I've reviewed the Fisher-Price website and compiled a list of three toys for each category, along with an evaluation of their effectiveness.Physical development in infants and toddlers is significantly boosted by appropriate materials. I've reviewed the Fisher-Price website and compiled a list of three toys for each category, along with an evaluation of their effectiveness.

 

 

CategoryToy NameManufacturerAge GroupSummary of Use and Effectiveness
Fine MotorBaby's First BlocksFisher-Price6 months +Use: Children grasp, stack, and insert 10 different colored blocks into the correct shapes on the bucket lid. Effectiveness: Excellent for developing the pincer grasp, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness required for fitting shapes. The act of manipulating small objects strengthens the intrinsic muscles of the hand.
Fine MotorRock-a-StackFisher-Price6 months +Use: A set of five colorful rings to grasp and stack onto a central post, culminating in a small ring at the top. Effectiveness: Promotes bilateral coordination (holding the base with one hand while stacking with the other) and refines the palmar and pincer grasp as the child attempts to correctly align the rings onto the thin post.
Fine MotorLinkimals Lights & Colors LlamaFisher-Price9 months +Use: Pushing, spinning, and batting the roller on the llama's back, or linking its plastic rings together. Effectiveness: The spinning roller and textured rings encourage finger isolation and manipulation skills, promoting dexterity and purposeful grasping.