Development at 25 Months
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Activity 1
Age Appropriate Cognitive Development
Gives One from Many
I am starting to understand what numbers mean. Between 24 and 30 months of age, I will start to connect in my mind that the number ‘1’ means the quantity of 1 object. Since I can identify the difference between ‘just 1’ and ‘many’ in the earlier task, you will see me GIVE you 1 from many items when you asked me for ‘1’ item.
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Steps
Feedback
Your child is on his way to understanding what numbers mean by first understanding what ONE (1) means. In his mind, 1 is not just a meaningless word. He has corresponded the word 1 to the quantity meaning of a single item. He has moved from understanding the difference of 1 from many, to giving 1 from many. Very soon he will be able to say 1 when ask how many of an item he has. If you notice he is still not showing the understanding of the meaning of 1, be patient and create a relaxed and fun atmosphere when developing this number awareness. You can try the following :
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Start by asking him to identify which 2 sets have ‘just 1’ of an item first.
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Then move on, asking him to give you ‘just 1’ from a group.
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Finally, you can ask him to tell you how many of a single item you have.
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Do remember that the understanding of ‘1’ usually develops between 24 and 30 months. Look out for his understanding of the concept of ‘2’ between 30 to 36 months.
Take a look at some suggested activities below to use this number skill in everyday life.
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Play fun physical activities. E.g. prepare a short race where your child has to run from a line to a hula-hoop placed a short distance away. Put 3-4 items in the hula- hoop. Ask him to take only 1 item at a time and run to the line for keeping before running to the hoop again.
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During dinner time, ask him to help you give 1 spoon, fork, cup, etc., to each person on the table.
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During household chores, practice the concept of 1. E.g. when hanging clothes, ask him to give you 1 clothes peg at a time from a basket of clothes pegs. Or when keeping eggs after a trip to the market, ask him to keep 1 egg at a time into each egg-hole in the fridge.
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Activity 2
Age Appropriate Fine Motor Development
Copies A Three-Block Train After Demonstration
 I am learning to make a train using small blocks just like you! Line three small 1-inch blocks side by side in a row (like a train) and push it along from the last block, pretending that it is a moving train as you say "choo choo". See if I am able to copy exactly what you do, and make my own three-block train too. I usually develop this ability when I am between 23 and 26 months old. |
Steps
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Sit with your child at his table.
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Place at least three 1-inch blocks on the table.
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Line the blocks in a row side by side (like a train) and push it along from the last block, pretending that it is a moving train as you say "choo choo".
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Observe if your child is able to copy exactly what you do, and make his own three-block train.
Feedback
 Your child is developing both good fine motor as well as imitation skills in this activity. Your child is also learning to create another object using smaller parts. These are all essential concepts that serve as a foundation for many learning tasks later. You may look at the suggested activities for more ideas with this task.
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Encourage your child to play with blocks in more imaginative ways.
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Let him explore using the blocks to build towers, bridges, a longer train etc.
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If he has some difficulty in this activity, place 2 blocks in a row instead of 3 blocks and observe if your child is able to imitate a 2-block train instead of a 3-block train.
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Use larger, more common household items such as tissue-packs, boxes etc to build a 3-item train, which may make it easier and more interesting for your child to imitate.
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Use three small toy cars or trains and have them lined up in a row and push the last one to move the rest along. Encourage your child to imitate you and then replace the toys with the blocks and observe if he is able to imitate.
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