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Helping Children Develop Skills Through The Big Wheel
It's often the case that a child or teenager will ask their parent or instructor for information on'How do I get big wheels on a Big Wheel'. As with the majority of requests for'help' there is usually a look of disappointment and the proposal that we parents simply buy them the larger one (or one they want). The usual response is that this is not an option. However, I think there are ways in which we could help. Here we'll explore some ways for you...

I've noticed a trend over the past couple of years where parents are seeking to'make things easier' for their kids. By offering them a toy that allows them to use their creativity, develop social skills and learn responsibility recently has become rather popular. Big Wheel is such a toy. However, as much as'getting a child to use their imagination' goes, this hasn't been helped by the manufacturers marketing campaign. In fact, Big Wheel only really comes into its own in the end of a play session.

At this time, usually around the age of four or five, children are ready to begin learning about the physical world around them. Experiencing all the different materials, colors, textures and other interesting physical objects, are a fantastic experience. Because of this, it is important to introduce Big Wheel into this stage of development. What can we do to get our kids to engage with the idea of imagination?

First of all, try using toys that effect a physical change in the environment. By way of instance, as opposed to providing a set of plates with eyes, try to place a small block of wood (such as pebbles) along with the plates. Kids, being curious animals, will soon be able to identify the block and its own eyes. This will have a profound effect on their ability to interact with others. As they begin to understand the visual impact of seeing, eye contact is made, which helps them feel closer to others.

In later stages of development, when the child is entering the preschool years, toys can still be used to create an experience, such as making sand castles or using different toys to build and shape unique objects. These experiences provide an opportunity to develop spatial awareness, problem solving skills and a sense of what'being' is all about. To encourage children to make these types of creations, try having some of them displayed at a suitable time in the day, while teaching other children how to make the objects. For instance, for those who have a few kids helping out at a craft day, exhibit different types of craft items in various positions. The goal being shown, is for the kid to find the item he's looking for.

As the child progresses through their preschool years, a few blocks away, they'll be able to interact with others, but it is going to take some effort on the part of the parents. By using the Big Wheel as an opportunity to promote creative thinking, by encouraging curiosity and asking questions, the child will be more likely to find new adventures for themselves. They will be able to help out, as this may lead to them taking on more duties themselves. Perhaps they will ask their parents for help to move a block, or for them to hold onto a particular portion of the Big Wheel when it moves. As their little minds begin to grow, and their grasp of the world around them increases, they are sure to open up more themselves, and develop this creativity in many diverse areas, such as music, art, physical activity and so on.

By encouraging children to use creativity, as well as physical activity, when playing with toys, it is going to be easier for them to get into the routine of physical education. From the end of the elementary school years, the child ought to have the ability to stand on his own, pick up and take things, together with use a knife and fork. At the end of the primary school years, the child ought to have the ability to roll over, sit , hit with his fingers and toes. At this stage of development, they ought to be able to ride a bicycle, hop on a trampoline, run or walk without any support from others and so on. In between all these tasks, they should be able to sit down with no pillow and reach toward an object on the floor, with the heels of their hands landing on the item.

All children have different developmental targets. Sometimes it is the play that motivates them to meet these goals. If the child is given a toy Big Wheel and encouraged to use it, the child may start to comprehend the idea of balance, and be able to understand how to walk around on the Big Wheel. As he plays with this fun and educational toy, he is learning, as well, and will enjoy spending hours enjoying this time with his friends and family.
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