{"id":13899,"date":"2021-07-27T17:09:06","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T09:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/?p=13899"},"modified":"2023-10-05T18:55:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T10:55:05","slug":"8-hands-on-learning-at-home-activities-for-preschool-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/blog\/8-hands-on-learning-at-home-activities-for-preschool-children\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Hands-on Learning-at-Home Activities for Preschool Children"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hands-on learning is critical during a child’s formative years. Between three months and five years, infants and children develop fine and gross motor skills, coordination and balance. Hands-on learning enhances physical, socio-emotional and intellectual development, as children gain new concepts by engaging their senses through different modalities. Hands-on learning also encourages critical thinking<\/a> and problem-solving \u2014 essential life skills.<\/p>\n

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8 Activities to Try at Home With Early Childhood Learners<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Creating a hands-on environment at home gets your child excited about learning and ready for preschool:<\/p>\n

1. Building with Blocks<\/strong><\/p>\n

You don’t need sophisticated building sets. Just give your preschooler simple blocks and the freedom to build and knock down all kinds of structures.<\/p>\n

2. Sand Foam<\/strong><\/p>\n