In this article we will tell you about the features of sensory development of young children and how to contribute to the formation of a full-fledged picture of the world in the baby.
Stages of sensory development of a child under the age of one year
- A kid at the age of up to 4 months perceives the situation with the help of touch and smell. For the development of these senses, the child is very important constant tactile contact with his mother and a sense of its smell, it is recommended to have a joint sleep and daily bathing.
- After 4 months, the eyesight comes to the fore, for the development of which you can glue the baby crib with special pictures, first black and white, and then colored. Offer your child bright colorful toys, as well as introduce him to his own reflection in the mirror.
- In the period from 6 months to one year, hearing and taste are added to the development of the organs of touch, smell and sight. Often include baby music, read fairy tales, and also offer to try new dishes and do not forget about finger games that promote the development of fine motor skills of the hands.
After a year, the channels of perception are formed directly through games. This stage differs from the others in that all sensory organs begin to develop simultaneously. Sensory development of the child during this period is extremely important, because it is at this age that the foundations of the personality and psyche of the baby are laid.
Games for sensory development of young children
For kids aged 1-3 years, the following games are recommended:
- collect pyramid and sorter;
- remove from a box and put in it different in size items;
- to determine the texture of various objects;
- to study the basic geometrical forms and bodies - a square and a circle, a cube and a sphere;
- lay out objects and pictures by colors;
- Identify familiar objects to the touch with blindfolded eyes;
- guess products to taste;
- dance to the music.
At the age of 4-6 years, the baby is preparing to develop a new and very important stage in his life - to enter the school. Sensory development during this period represents role and didactic games, for example:
- to add puzzles;
- Look for objects that resemble the proposed. As a standard, it is better to use various geometric figures;
to play mini-scenes with the help of dolls; - to determine on the picture the top, bottom, middle, and also the left and right side;
- look for simple differences between two seemingly identical pictures.
A full-scale sensory development is necessary for young children, because it not only forms a clear and complete picture of the surrounding world, but also helps the child cope with stress and relax in the right situation. Especially useful exercises aimed at developing sensory organs, for nervous and excitable kids.