With this activity your little one will be building independence, stimulating fine motor skills and learning the movements and directions necessary to learning to read and write.
The nice thing about this activity is that you can make it part of your routine at when getting dressed and undressed.
Prepare small towels for your little one, a hand towel-size is best.
Tell your little one you need help folding clothes. Show your little one the towel and fold it as follows:
Now give your little one a towel and ask for help. Let your little one try first, but if you see that your little one has difficulty show how to do it again, without correcting the mistake.
I’m sure the first few times will be difficult for your little one, but with practice your little one will succeed very soon.
The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) is a government entity, based in Abu Dhabi, that supports holistic early childhood development. We do this by developing policies and laws, informing decision-making through research and transforming behavior.
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09:00 am to 04:00 pm
Friday:
08:00 am until 12:30 pm