Book page practice
1–2 yearsEmotional WellbeingMaterials: Board book with thick pages
Read a board book together. When your child turns pages, several may flip at once or they may struggle to turn just one. Instead of doing it for them, say pages are tricky. Let's try again. Guide their hand gently to help them feel how to turn one page. This small challenge teaches persistence with a familiar, comforting activity.
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How to Do This Activity
Read a board book together. When your child turns pages, several may flip at once or they may struggle to turn just one. Instead of doing it for them, say pages are tricky. Let's try again. Guide their hand gently to help them feel how to turn one page. This small challenge teaches persistence with a familiar, comforting activity.
Why It Works
Fine motor challenges at this age require persistence and problem-solving. When you support your child through page-turning difficulties without taking over, you're teaching that effort leads to success. Resilience is positively correlated with achievement across development, with students showing better problem-solving skills and emotional regulation when they learn to persist through challenges (Martin & Marsh, 2006).
Tips for Parents
Choose sturdy board books with thick pages that are easier for small hands to manage.
If your child gets frustrated, help them succeed with one page, then let them try the next one.
Focus on the experience together rather than reading every word. It's fine to skip around as your child practices turning pages.
Materials Needed
Board book with thick pages
Learning Methods
Hands-On ExplorationLanguage-Rich Environment
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