Provide a variety of fine motor experiences and different uses of art mediums, such as play dough, chalk, acrylic paint, colour pencils and crayons.
Recognising the ubiquitous role of media and technology in children’s lives, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends parents and caregivers to prioritise creative, unplugged playtime for infants and toddlers.
From birth to 3 years old, the young child’s developing sensory and motor systems have not evolved biologically to accommodate the sedentary, yet frenzied and chaotic nature of today’s technology.