El día de su andarín está lleno de logros físicos: subir y bajar de una silla, beber de una taza, ponerse un sombrero, subir las escaleras. Con cada logro, su niño adquiere más independencia y confianza. El mismo proceso sucede durante el juego, cuando usted provee juguetes que hacen divertido y excitante el dominar nuevas destrezas físicas. He aquí cómo prestar apoyo y ayudar a desarrollar confianza a través del juego activo.
Once toddlers develop good balance, ride-on and push or pull toys invite them to try new physical challenges. The first success might be simply getting on the toy, sitting in the seat or moving it backward. Each "I can do it" moment builds confidence. From there, children will try and try again. Play is so exciting and fun that children want to accomplish the physical abilities needed to maneuver the toy. Even if they fall or get stuck, the fun of playing overcomes fears and other obstacles. When you provide enticing "try me" toys, you give your child incentive for accomplishment—and the confidence it generates.
Your toddler wants to try out new physical activities independently but still feels more confident when you're nearby. "If I fall, Mom or Dad will help me up," your child thinks, not unlike the weight lifters and gymnasts who rely on "spotters." In your role as a "spotter," be there for extra assurance and to minimize tumbles. Be there to assist momentarily, if needed. Then let your child do what's needed to accomplish the goal—and experience the joy it brings. When you serve as "trainer" for your beginning ride-on or trike rider, your child is willing to try harder because you're there to help. Guide your child with positive talk and watch confidence grow.
Tooting a horn, pressing an electronic key to play a song or banging a drum creates an interest in future music-making because children feel confident they can make real musical sounds. Encourage your child by playing along with another instrument, singing, clapping, playing rhythms or playing recorded music to accompany your child. These "I Can" experiences get filed away in your child's memory bank and boost self-confidence.
Ejemplos de juguetes que aumentan la confianza de los niños de uno y dos años en sí mismos:
Vehículos para montarse
Bate y pelota para bebés
Baloncesto en miniatura para bebés
Juguetes para empujar
Instrumentos musicales
Gimnasio de poca altura para trepar
Variedad de pelotas grandes
Camionetas
For new walkers, push toys like Corn Popper™ add the incentive of fun to confidence-building mastery.
Your toddler wants to try out new physical activities independently but still feels more confident when you're nearby. "If I fall, Mom or Dad will help me up," your child thinks, not unlike the weight lifters and gymnasts who rely on "spotters." In your role as a "spotter," be there for extra assurance and to minimize tumbles. Be there to assist momentarily, if needed. Then let your child do what's needed to accomplish the goal—and experience the joy it brings. When you serve as "trainer" for your beginning ride-on or trike rider, your child is willing to try harder because you're there to help. Guide your child with positive talk and watch confidence grow.
Tooting a horn, pressing an electronic key to play a song or banging a drum creates an interest in future music-making because children feel confident they can make real musical sounds. Encourage your child by playing along with another instrument, singing, clapping, playing rhythms or playing recorded music to accompany your child. These "I Can" experiences get filed away in your child's memory bank and boost self-confidence.
