Think, create and talk. These three words could be used to summon up the picture templates. All you need is a handful of pebbles, buttons, beans or coins. It is completely up to you, which material you put in the child’s hand. You will get rewarded with a space of time for yourself and a lot of fun for the child. Inserting and manipulating is a perfect activity for the toddler age. The child practises motor skills during this activity as well as visual perception and space orientation. The work with templates will most surely need from the child a certain amount of precision, attention, focus and patience.
Will the child get cross after a while? It is possible and it is normal for that age. However, our experience is more on the opposite side. Tactual and body activities are usually accompanied by calm and laxation, relaxation and enjoyment. Try them.
