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Joint family games for children and parents

Internet access makes it possible to get many different cartoons, clips, games and applications in one moment. Parents do not notice how children are drowning in gadgets. But for a child, a live game is also important, since this is one of the main moments of his development, as well as the main activity. The article will talk about what kind of joint games exist for children and parents, and why parents should participate in them.

Family games with children and parents: benefits and types

Playing with a child is not only a fun way to spend time with your family. This is also a great impetus to its development, because in the process of playing, kids develop many skills and abilities:

• Motor skills, sensory and spatial perception.
• Social and communication skills, oral speech.
• Ability to express oneself, use fantasy.
• Independence and curiosity.
• Dexterity, speed, intelligence.
• Memory, attention and other physical and psychological qualities.

In addition, playing together helps to establish contact with the child. When a toddler only interacts with gadgets and their toys, they may start to feel lonely and distant. This can negatively affect closeness in the family. By engaging in activities with your child and giving them enough attention, you help your child build a sense of respect, worth, and simply show them that they are a valued member of the family.

The game helps the child to build communication more correctly, and especially to resolve conflict situations. During the game, you may have various controversial situations. By expressing your opinion, assigning roles and establishing contact, you help your child develop important social skills and adapt more easily to society, because in this way you give him a useful communication experience.

The most important thing is the emotional mood. The game is always a fun activity, so by playing games together, you will help your kid relieve stress after a hard day at school or kindergarten, and also just get emotional release and a long-term positive charge.

There is an unlimited number of different games, the only limit is your imagination and desire to spend time with your child. All of them can be divided into main types:

• Funny games. Every child wants to be loved and noticed. By playing different fun games, you give the baby the opportunity to feel the joy of communicating with parents and doing joint activities. It can be sports, and board games, outdoor activities, or just fun conversations and jokes.
• Educational games. This type is most relevant for preschool children. It is during this period that the child receives the baggage of the necessary knowledge, skills, and also develops his mental and physiological qualities. Educational games are aimed at the comprehensive development of the child and his improvement from all sides - movement skills, memory, attention, counting and reading, etc.

Why parents should play with their children

The main reason is the attention that every child needs. It is through him that the baby understands that you love him and accept him as a full member of the family. The main feature of the baby is that he takes any attention. For example, if you replace positive attention with negative attention, like: “How many times do I have to tell you!”, “Don’t you understand?” etc., the child will even demand it. Many psychologists and educators have noticed more than once that attention is an important social need of every person.

In addition to attention and signs of love, the main task of the joint game of the child and the parent is to satisfy the baby's need for communication. Psychologist M. I. Lisina notes that: “... in communication itself, an adult, turning to children and responding to their call, makes it possible to experience the sweetness of consolation, for the first time to discover the joy of mutual understanding, incomparable satisfaction from empathy, from a sense of community, the coincidence of one’s own opinions and assessments with the views of a wise and much more experienced older person.

“It is in play that the personality of the child is most fully manifested.” - S. T. Shatsky. This suggests that playing together also helps you learn about your baby's personality development, find and eliminate problem areas, and help your child overcome various kinds of difficulties. All this will be clear in the process of observing the game, which in turn will allow you to become closer to the baby, build trust and understanding with him.

Well, no matter how diverse the virtual world is, it will not be able to replace a loving parent for a child and will not give him the necessary attention, support and assistance in development.

Ideas for joint games for children and parents

It is important not only to know and understand the needs and preferences of your child, but also to see his problem areas that require elaboration or more accurate diagnosis. And already based on these factors, you can proceed to the choice of a joint game. Of course, it is better to try all possible options with the child so that the baby’s activity is interesting and varied for him, and you can examine him from all sides.

Role play

Role play is very useful for a child. It is she who helps him develop important social skills. These are emotions, and cognitive abilities, and oral speech, and just the ability to explore the world. By organizing a role-playing game, you help your child train attention, self-control, and also become more deeply imbued with processes, characters, activities that are interesting for him, etc. The main thing is that the child will enjoy the process itself, since the result is far from the main part of a role play.

Depending on the age of the child, there are several main points for organizing a joint role-playing game:

• 1-2 years old. At this age, all games are based on the child's usual activities - walking, eating, sleeping, etc. Pay attention to how babies repeat all these actions with their favorite toys - feed them, dress them, bathe them, rock them. When organizing a joint game with a baby, you must take this feature into account and build an appropriate scenario.
• 2-3 years. The child develops stable oral speech, the ability to control, understand and correctly express their emotions. All actions in the game, as a rule, are accompanied by comments and are carried out according to the planned plan within the framework of the topic of interest. For example, the baby no longer just takes care of the doll, but also builds dialogues with it, gradually complicates the actions (not just rocking, but preparing the bed, reading a fairy tale).
• Up to 4 years. Here, the environment has a great influence on the game. Most of the games at this age are based on the events that the baby could see in movies, cartoons or real life. An expanded vocabulary, the ability to "play" with intonation, the concept of the time of day, the year make the game more meaningful and varied. An important role is also played by abstract thinking that arrived in time - any object can become a toy.
• 5-6 years old. As the child grows older, with the all-round development of the child, the role-play becomes more difficult. Many characters may already be involved in it, the story may have prerequisites and a likely continuation or end, creative shades appear. Your baby will no longer want to just play in the store. But playing out a shopping trip with the whole family - from planning a shopping list to leaving the store, will already be much more interesting for the baby.

For role-playing, you can use anything you can think of. You can buy different costumes, play sets that consist of different items, designers, figurines of people and animals, and much more.

Let's take a look at some examples of products that are great for parent and child role play of any age.

This section contains goods for organizing a puppet theater. All of them are designed with children in mind, so they are completely harmless to your baby. Arrange a joint performance, distributing roles, helping the baby to know the world around him, as well as to establish contact with you.

With the Food in the Basket play set, you can play out several situations: a shop, a reception or a restaurant. Your child will quickly learn the names of products, as well as get acquainted with the features of a number of professions.

Sports games

Many experts recommend introducing a child to sports from early childhood, because physical education is an equally important aspect of the child's proper development. By playing sports with your baby, you will help him improve his coordination, responsiveness, speed, agility, activity, as well as critical thinking and introspection.

Like any other games, sports can be divided into several categories:

• Exercises and ball games. They have a positive effect on the physical development of the child - the mobility of the joints increases, the muscles of the arms and legs develop, coordination, plasticity. Playing ball, the child makes a large number of body movements in one moment, which gives a significant impetus to the overall development of the nervous system.
• Collective ball games help in the development of the will, create conditions for improving the skills of analysis, planning and decision-making, communication with team members.
• Physical exercises and outdoor games. Any equipment can be used for them - hoops, skittles, balls, badminton sets, frisbees and much more. It is important to understand that this is a game, not a sport. Your baby should want to play on his own, and should not feel discomfort or fatigue.

To attract the child's attention to the game and make the process more interesting, you can introduce various characters. Also, by allowing your baby to use fantasy and imagination, you give him the opportunity to get physical development in a simple way, without straining and not forcing yourself to perform certain actions (unlike simple sports exercises).

In this section you can find a large number of sports equipment for all ages and features. Various shells, balls and other sports equipment are perfect for both playing and for the physical training of the baby.

Board games

With age, the child begins to show interest not only in outdoor games and active physical activity. Developing arbitrary memory and attention, the baby strives for a different knowledge of the world - through reading, watching movies, listening to fairy tales, studying in kindergarten and other ways. In this case, it's time for board games. All of them help in several aspects at once:

• Rapprochement with the family.
• Possibility not to get bored in bad weather.
• Development of memory, auditory and visual perception, as well as the ability to concentrate on one object (on the game itself).

Playing a board game with the whole family, you:

• Create a positive atmosphere in the family circle, endow the child with positive emotions.
• Keep in touch with each other.
• Improve your child's cognitive skills, help him solve various problems, improve his logic and cognitive abilities.
• Help your child to relax, reduce stress.
• Prevent nervous system disorders. The mental activity that is triggered by a board game prevents the risk of a host of cognitive disorders, from Alzheimer's disease to dementia and other diseases.

Among the huge variety of board games, the kid may be interested in walking games with chips, cards with riddles and puzzles, and just traditional board games like checkers, dominoes and others.

In the board games section you can find a large number of games for all ages. From simple "walkers" to real checkers, dominoes and other popular games. There are also educational games. The game "Mathematical Pyramid" will help in mastering the account, "Pyramid of Letters" - will teach the kid to write words with unstressed vowels correctly.

Experiments

Every child constantly asks "What?", "How?", "Why?". Toddlers are extremely interested in knowing the world around them in all its manifestations. Any action or object causes a number of questions and misunderstandings in the child, which the baby wants to know as soon as possible.

Experiences and experiments are one of the most interesting ways to get to know the world. They help:

• Develop curiosity.
• Expand the child's horizons and knowledge.
• Improve thinking, logic, intelligence.
• Establish cause and effect relationships.
• Develop perseverance and observation.
• Learn to draw conclusions and analyze the course and results of activities.

In addition, by conducting joint experiments with your child, you will also be able to establish contact and give him due attention.

It is not necessary to create certain conditions for setting up experiments. You can conduct simple home experiments on mixing non-toxic and non-combustible materials, or use ready-made kits that include all the necessary elements and the equipment required for them.

We have a large number of kits on our website for safe, but no less impressive experiments. With a set of "Crystal fluffies. Flower" you can experience how to grow a beautiful crystal flower and impress your child. The kit contains everything you need to conduct the experiment, as well as detailed instructions.

Games for toddlers up to 3 years old

At an early age, a child needs much more attention. After all, it is at this time that all the skills are laid, and the acceptance of the family takes place. This is the time to show your baby that he is loved, thereby forming a strong bond with the child.

Particular attention at this age should be given to educational games. This will help the baby learn more about the world around him, as well as facilitate his development.

Speech games

In the period up to three years, the child begins to actively learn oral speech. The desire for communication and attempts to imitate adults are noticeable from the cradle, when the baby utters sets of unrelated sounds. Active games aimed at the development of speech will help the child adapt to society, as well as help him improve memory, logic and attention.

Speech games can be divided into several areas:

• Games for memorizing letters and sounds. Actively develop the speech apparatus and help the child quickly master reading and correct oral speech. Also, with the help of such games, you can detect speech defects and work them out in time.
• Word games help to expand vocabulary, erudition and memory.
• Games where it is important to give complete answers and build sentences will help the baby learn to correctly and correctly express his thoughts in full.

To do this, there are many different sets that come with everything you need. Bright cards with colorful pictures, as well as simple and understandable symbols attract kids and keep them entertained.

In the section "Developing Board Games for Kindergarten Children" you can find a lot of aids for the development of speech. Each game meets the requirements of the Federal State Educational Standard, and also has a lot of positive feedback from both teachers and parents. All of them are selected taking into account the level of development of the child and his age characteristics.

Also, speech board games can be found in the section "Didactic toys for kindergarten children".

Active games

In early childhood, a child learns to move. He will have to master the gait, jumping, hand movements. By playing active games, you will give your child the opportunity to quickly learn physical skills and improve existing ones. A large number of active and outdoor games are aimed at improving the speed, coordination, agility, and physical endurance of the child.

By playing active games with your child, you act as an example for him and also provide support. The kid will not be so scared and embarrassed to perform certain actions if he knows that he is in the circle of his family, ready to help at any moment.

You can use the good old games that we pass on to each other from generation to generation - catch-up, "Stop the Earth", "The floor is lava" and others, or diversify them with special sets or sports equipment. As a rule, sets include all the necessary equipment, and also contain detailed instructions for the game.

In the sports equipment section, we have a wide range of products focused on the physical development of the baby - toys, sports equipment and other equipment. All this can be used for active games indoors or outdoors.

Ring toss games are great for fun with the family. Throwing rings, the kid will train his dexterity, speed and reaction time. The game has a competitive element that will motivate your child to improve their physical qualities.

Logic games

Logic is one of the most important skills. It is she who helps in solving many everyday problems and issues. It is important at work, in training and in other activities. Therefore, when playing with a younger child, do not forget about logic games.

Logic game activates the activity of the cerebral cortex and develops several qualities of the child at once:

• memory;
• attention;
• quick wits.

In the course of a logic game, the moment of rapprochement between the child and the parent is not so important. You act as a curator or assistant, pushing the baby to the correct answers.

Logic games include a lot of board games with cards, as well as different sets for studying counting, reading, memorizing colors and shades, as well as sets aimed at the ability to classify objects, combine and sort them.

A lot of products that are ideal for playing logic games are located in the "Children's educational puzzles" section. You can pick up puzzles on different topics, for different ages and individual characteristics.

In the section "Developing logic games for children" you can find a lot of games with cards and tasks that will allow you to have fun and useful time with your baby.

Creative games

Every child can have a brilliant artist, writer or artist. By creating an environment conducive to creative development, you give the child the opportunity to discover and develop any talent in himself. Creative games are great for this. But when organizing such activities, it is worth remembering that this is not just fun entertainment, but the same development of the child as logical or physical.

To this end, child psychologists have developed many games and manuals that help children and their parents to discover and develop their creative abilities. These include various coloring books, drawing sets, books, etc.

During creative play, you can act as an assistant, thereby helping your child to identify and develop his talent. Also, you can be a participant in the process, thereby getting closer to the baby.

The Flight of Fantasy double-sided easel will help you discover and develop your child's talent. Copy each other's drawings, come up with your own stories or just improvise, developing the child's creativity.

You can see this and other creative products in the "Children's Creative Sets" section.

Helpful Tips for Parents

By adhering to these rules, you will be able to have fun and benefit your baby and other family members:

• When starting a game, it is important to remember that all attention should be paid to it. You should not be distracted by extraneous matters. Show your child how important it is for you to spend time together and help him.
• Eliminate criticism, condemnation and comparison. Remember that this is a game, even if it requires certain results.
• Agree with the baby about the safety of the game - no one harms themselves and others, as well as surrounding objects.
• The game must be continuous from start to finish. If during the game you realize that you do not like it, stop or change it only if the child comes to it himself.
• The child is a full participant in the game process. He has the right to his opinion and decision-making during the game. Even if they don't match yours.
• Generous positive evaluation with detailed comments will help to overcome conflicts, as well as give the child strong motivation to play itself, as well as to develop and improve the positive points you voiced.
• Strictly observe distributed roles.

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