What games and activities help children’s development?

All parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles regularly look for ideas for activities for their children. There are dozens of them, but in the end, which games help them develop their fine motor skills the most, especially for toddlers? This type of motor skills means that the child uses certain small muscles in the fingers and hands to make precise movements to reach, grasp and manipulate small objects. Interested in the subject? Read this article which talks about it very well.

The importance of finding nature together

But children must also be actors of their games. This is why, at Tinygloo, we have put the child at the heart of our thinking, of our values, by proposing a game based on imagination, movement and outdoor fun. It is important to be able to develop their creativity, to give them the possibility to customize their igloos, to create game scenarios for themselves… while reconnecting with nature. What are the activities that stimulate their socio-affective capacities? What does this mean? Well, it’s the ability for a child to express emotions effectively, obey rules and instructions, build positive relationships with others, and build confidence. And what about their cognitive, physical and motor skills? Want to know more? Then check out this article which develops them very well.

Playing is essential for your well-being

As an adult, we always marvel at a child at play, we are happy to see him or her flourishing. Because the child shines. They are interested and enjoy their activity. He is in his own world, which reassures him and gives him joy and serenity. But this does not prevent us from seeing that he is also extremely absorbed, all ears, alert, attentive, methodical, meticulous. For him, play is much more than a form of relaxation and escape. It is even his main activity, essential for his well-being. Moreover, when the child is concentrated on his play, he should not be disturbed. Because their play is essential to their development. Would you like to know more about the importance of play in a child’s development? Read the full article by clicking on this link.
  • What do you think about the importance of play in children’s development? Do you think that outdoor activities are essential for them? If you have (or have had) young children, what games did you play with them outdoors? What do you think of the concept of an igloo that acts as a “children’s house in the garden” for the whole year?