Object transfer practice
6–12 monthsEmotional WellbeingMaterials: Small basket or container
Safe household objects (wooden spoons, soft blocks, fabric pieces)
Sit facing your child with a basket of safe objects between you. Hand them objects one at a time and encourage them to pass items from hand to hand or place them in another container. Use objects of different sizes and textures. This activity works on fine motor skills while keeping your child actively engaged. Make it playful by naming colors or making sounds as you pass items back and forth.
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How to Do This Activity
Sit facing your child with a basket of safe objects between you. Hand them objects one at a time and encourage them to pass items from hand to hand or place them in another container. Use objects of different sizes and textures. This activity works on fine motor skills while keeping your child actively engaged. Make it playful by naming colors or making sounds as you pass items back and forth.
Why It Works
Transferring objects develops fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination while keeping your child physically active and engaged. Physical activity, even fine motor movements, supports overall development and builds neural pathways through repetition (Penedo, F. J., & Dahn, J. R., 2005). Active engagement during play creates positive associations with movement and learning.
Tips for Parents
Choose objects that are safe to mouth, as children this age explore with their mouths.
Use lightweight items that are easy for small hands to hold.
Keep the activity short, around three to five minutes, to match their attention span.
Materials Needed
Small basket or container
Safe household objects (wooden spoons, soft blocks, fabric pieces)
Learning Methods
Movement-Based LearningRepetition and Routine
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