Sometimes it seems to the mother that all the games with the child have been replayed, and the classes have been redone and it is difficult to think of something else to do with the child at home. Especially for such cases, we have made this collection.

Ideas for educational games and activities for children 2 - 3 years old

From the age of one to three or four years, the main activity of the child is the game. Through the game, the child learns the world around him. Therefore, any developmental activity with a child of 2-3 years old should be organized in the form of a game.

Games aimed at physical development and a splash of children's energy

Some of the games can be played at home, and some are great for a children's walk.

• Walking along a curved path, a log, a hill or bumps;
• Running - catching up, tags, running with obstacles or along a given route;
• Jumping rope, obstacles, an imaginary stream or hopscotch;
• Climbing through improvised tunnels, on a sofa or on a sports wall;
• Round dances and dances;
• Playing hide and seek or hide and seek;
• Charging game or with poetry;
• Riding a bike, scooter or balance bike;

Games for the development of fine motor skills

We already have a separate article on the blog - so here are just a few of the main and simplest game options.

All these games must be carried out under the supervision of adults!

• We touch and sort through various objects - buttons, fasteners, pebbles, shells, natural materials. Kids love to play with sensory boxes.
• We learn to fasten and unfasten buttons, fasteners, zippers, buttons, loops;
• We play with various liners and sorters;
• We tear something. You can try to tear colored paper, and then make an application from the pieces;
• We play with beans, pasta, cereals. They can be poured, sprinkled with hands or a spoon, and also sprinkled into jars using funnels, do crafts;
• It can also become a good base for sensory boxes;
• We cook various dishes together - pastries, salads, sandwiches, tea;
• We play with cubes, blocks,;
• We play finger games - they contribute to the development of motor skills and the development of speech.

Creative activities with children from one to three

• We draw - with watercolors, gouache, finger paints, wax crayons;
• We sculpt from plasticine or dough;
• We make various applications - from cut out pictures and figures, torn pieces, cereals and pasta;
• We learn to hold and draw with felt-tip pens, pencils, pens;
• We learn to hold children's scissors in our hands and cut paper in a straight line, in smooth arcs, in complex shapes;
• We collect and make crafts from natural materials;
• Learning to trace various objects and shapes;
• We make “crafts” from improvised materials - dollhouses, garages for cars, papier-mâché.

Teaching children to play simple role-playing games

• Daughters-mothers - feed, clothe, bathe, put to sleep, treat. The objects of the game can be dolls, soft toys, and for boys and cars;
• We play in the store;
• We play at the hairdresser's;
• We play doctor;
• We play with cars and other modes of transport - racing, transporting passengers, transporting goods, etc.

We train memory and logic, learn colors, shapes, volume

• Games with cards and objects: what is superfluous, what is added, what is different, what was removed, what has changed, find a pair, find a similar one, feed the animals, distribute the houses;
• We make sequences of cubes, beads, cards;
• We play dominoes and lotto;
• We collect puzzles and cut pictures;
• We learn to compare on different grounds. We are looking for objects in the house that are similar to certain shapes or a certain color.

Reading, counting and developing speech

• Learn numbers, letters, syllables. We try to write them on a piece of paper or a board;
• We count objects, compare numbers with quantity;
• Reading and learning children's poems;
• We read stories with errors and leading questions; we stimulate the child to continue the story;
• We guess and solve riddles. For the smallest, this may be a request to find some object in the room that matches the description;
• We look at picture books, read stories and poems, listen to audio fairy tales, watch filmstrips.

Exploring the world with kids

• We study the family - who is who, who belongs to whom, look at photos, talk about family members, communicate by phone or video call on a computer;
• We study animals, what animals are, what the cubs are called, where they live, what they eat, what they give, what sounds they make, how they look (pictures, presentations, fairy tales, performances);
• We look at the Calendar, study the time, discuss the weather and weather phenomena, seasons, days of the week, holidays;
• Grow plants in the garden or on the windowsill of the house;
• We go for walks and feed the birds;
• We study light and shadows, you can try to arrange a shadow theater at home;
• We arrange a puppet theater, a table theater based on fairy tales;
• Together we wash the dishes, the floor, sweep or vacuum, wipe the dust;
• We study various objects and their purpose in the house and on the street;
• We study the properties of objects: edible - not edible, heavy - light, large - small, hard - soft, etc.;
• We study opposites: wet-dry, cold-hot, long-short;
• We carry out simple home experiments: we turn water into ice, we observe how ice melts in water, how salt and sugar dissolve in water, ice in water, sugar in water, which happens when different colors of paints are mixed;
• We study maps, talk about other cities, countries, about planets and space;
• We carry out various measurements together: height, length, weight, volume.

We have collected more than 50 games and activities that will help develop the child in 7 different directions. If you choose and organize at least 1 lesson per day from each direction for 10-20 minutes, then your day with your child will become much more varied and fun. And you will be surprised when you start discovering something new for yourself 🙂

These simple, no-nonsense activities will help you develop your child in a harmonious and varied way.

112609

clients have already been selected from us
tutors

I think it's too early to talk about success or failure. Exams are still ahead. However, even now we can say that Olga Evgenievna is a young, but very responsible specialist. She helps her daughter prepare for the exam in mathematics. The child is engaged with the tutor with pleasure. We are already seeing positive results. We will continue cooperation.

Tatiana, Veronica Grade 11

My son has a speech impediment for a long time. Zhenya had some sounds indistinct. On the advice of the "Virtual Academy" they turned to Anna Vladimirovna. At first I doubted, as she is a very young speech therapist. But then my doubts were dispelled. The teacher is well versed in speech therapy and can eliminate any speech defects in a playful way. We are satisfied with the result. What pleases, the child is very interested in working with Anna Vladimirovna. Thank you Virtual Academy!

Natasha, Eugene 5 years

The selected tutor Alexandra Alexandrovna is a wonderful talented French teacher. It is very interesting to work with her. I am also very grateful to the staff of the Virtual Academy company for the high-quality and fast (selected tutor in a couple of hours) selection of a tutor!

Anastasia 22 years old

Larisa Nikolaevna is an excellent tutor and speech therapist. My daughter looks forward to working with her. From the very first lesson she was able to find an approach to the child and interest him in business. At Larisa Nikolaevna, each of the lessons is clearly planned: first, speech therapy exercises, then massage, then developing games for relaxation. At the end of each lesson, literacy and mathematics are taught. I am very pleased. I hope that our positive results will only grow. Thanks to Virtual Academy!

Tatiana, Olga 6 years

We had many tutors, but after a few lessons the child refused to continue. And only after meeting Larisa Ivanovna did he get excited about doing it. Lessons are complete. Sasha is not naughty at all. Only Larisa Ivanovna was able to find an approach to him with some kind of attitude. The speech therapist did a great job - she gave Sasha a lot of sounds. After 5-6 lessons, the child began to speak much better. The teacher is just smart. Thank you very much for your attention and hard work.

Alena, Sasha 4 years old

Konstantin Nikolaevich is the most competent tutor in his field. He knows and loves geography. And most importantly, he knows how to convey this knowledge to the student. I'm very happy that my daughter started working with him. The teacher showed her the boundless world of knowledge and discoveries, broadened Inna's horizons. And this is all in addition to school themes and tasks. We started studying just to improve our knowledge, but now there is confidence in passing the exam in geography. I would like to express my gratitude to the company "Virtual Academy" for the quality selection of a tutor.

Lyudmila, Inna Grade 10

My son needed a Russian language tutor. At school, they didn’t teach anything at all, but they had to pass the exam. I turned to the company "Virtual Academy". I was surprised that the manager immediately contacted me, who not only clarified everything and everything on what I want from the tutor, but also told me in detail about the exam itself: what it consists of, what you need to pay attention to when preparing how many times a week you need to study with a tutor. Was pleasantly surprised! I got a good tutor, I'm satisfied.

Ekaterina, Misha Grade 11

Individual developmental classes with children

An individual approach to education allows you to take into account the personal characteristics of the child to the fullest extent and realize his individual capabilities, reveal his creative potential. Individual developmental activities with children should focus on overcoming existing problems and preventing possible difficulties. Such classes are conducted according to a separately compiled and selected program, which usually includes elements of games and exercises aimed at the physical and creative development of the child, improving his communication skills and emotional sphere.

Planning individual lessons is possible only after the diagnosis of the child's personal characteristics, which is carried out by child psychologist. Such a diagnosis is based on the characteristics of the child's development from the standpoint of clinical diagnosis and a thorough psychological and pedagogical examination.

In what cases are individual lessons in kindergarten necessary?

The individual form of upbringing and development of the child cannot be the main one, since individual lessons are uneconomical in time. For example, a teacher should spend about 15-20 minutes on one individual lesson, groups in kindergartens consist of an average of 20 people, therefore, a teacher will spend more than 6 hours a day on individual training, and this is practically unrealistic. In addition to all of the above, children work more productively in a team during frontal or group classes.

But in some cases, individual developmental activities with children become a necessity. First of all, this applies to children with disabilities in physical, psychological or mental development (for example, often ill children, restless, excitable, impulsive, inhibited, etc.). Individual lessons with such children allow you to correct knowledge and skills, help them manage their own mental processes. Children with bright abilities for any activity (singing, drawing, mathematics), as well as children with dominant cognitive interests, need individual developmental lessons.

Benefits of private lessons

The main advantage of the individual form of lessons is the ability to select methods of education in accordance with the level of development of a particular child. The duration and pace of private lessons are more flexible than face-to-face lessons.

Individual and group developmental classes are distinguished by the psychology of education and the position of the teacher. If in the process of group lessons the educator plays the role of a mentor, then during individual lessons he becomes a partner at the same time, which allows the child to show more initiative.

The main structural elements of individual developmental classes

As a rule, an individual development program for preschoolers is implemented in stages. At the first stage, the development of emotional communication with elements of subject-play activity takes place. The next stage is to develop the child's initial experience in any area. At the third stage, children get acquainted with the standards (color, shape, size) and learn to apply them on various objects and toys. All stages of individual work should be closely interconnected, the transition between them should be gradual.

The structure of individual lessons consists of three conditional blocks:

1. 1. Development of mental activity (thinking, memory, attention, perception). Particular attention should be paid to visual-subject, acoustic and skin-kinetic perceptions ("Extra Toy" and "Paired Pictures").
2. 2. Development of space-time representations. Here, attention should be focused on the use of prepositions and adverbs that denote a spatial and temporal relationship.
3. 3. Development of motor skills. There are many games and exercises for the development of fingers and hands (lacing toys, "Remove the excess" and others).

Early Childhood Centers are private institutions designed to help toddlers adjust more quickly to the world they are just beginning to explore. At entertaining classes held in a playful way, children learn colloquial speech, develop intelligence and creative talents, motor activity.

Children's center First Light Club

Many young parents bring crumbs to children's clubs. And this is by no means a tribute to fashion. Numerous studies have shown that children who develop actively from an early age become more successful. In the future, it is easier for them to master school disciplines, they have a good memory.

What is the difference between child development centers and kindergartens

In children's centers, children spend not the whole day, but several hours. Classes can be held in the morning or evening 2-3 times a week or on weekends, be represented by single master classes or comprehensive development courses. Club leaders, as a rule, develop several educational programs and visiting schedules, which allows parents to choose the most suitable schedule and bring children to the center at a convenient time for them.

Montessori Center Guryonok

The doors of children's clubs are open even for the smallest, for children of six months of age who still do not know how to walk and talk. Special programs have been developed for babies. Considering new objects, rearranging the cubes, playing, children improve sensory perception, develop hand motor skills. Classes with infants take place in the presence of one of the parents. Babies from the age of one and a half years can be left to study on their own and not worry about anything: in the institutions in question, specialists who understand psychology and love children work. They pay due attention to each kid, take into account his characteristics and desires, make sure that the guys get the maximum benefit from the classes and at the same time do not get bored.

How to choose a kids club

There are many early development clubs in Moscow. They can differ not only in equipment, teaching staff, but also in focus. For example, some centers specialize in early development according to the Montessori method, others in creative development, others in psychological and speech therapy support, and others in physical education. Many centers offer beginners a free trial lesson. This is a great opportunity to understand and evaluate how suitable a child development center is for you and your child. Consider 6 of the best developing centers in Moscow.

Children's development centers in Moscow "Sema"

The network of children's developing centers "Sema" has a vast geography: Ukraine, Egypt, Cyprus, over 300 branches in various parts of the Russian Federation, 15 centers in various parts of Moscow. The children's club in question has gained immense popularity due to the use of unique methods aimed at comprehensive development. The specialists of the center have created a number of basic and additional programs designed for a particular age category (from 9 months to 7 years).

Syoma Children's Center

Directions of the early development center

For children aged 1-3 years, a huge selection of basic and additional courses is offered. Classes are aimed at developing different types of sensitivity, emotional sphere and speech, motor activity:

• The course of development of independence, hygienic and household skills.
• Painting.
• Modeling.
• Creation of crafts in mixed media. Activities with parents.
• Fairy tale world.
• Sand games. Activities with parents.
• General physical preparation.
• Choreography.
• Music.
• Course of social adaptation.
• Comprehensive early development courses. Activities with parents.
• Montessori group.
• Umka (age 2-3): development of speech, introduction to mathematics, acquaintance with the outside world.

Courses for children from 3 to 5 years old:

• English language.
• Reading.
• My world is communication skills, behavior, acquaintance with the social world.
• Physical development.
• Creation of cartoons.
• Music.
• Choreography.
• Sand games.
• Theater Club.
• Neurocorrection course.
• Modeling.
• Assembling constructors.
• The development of logical thinking and ideas about the world around us through experiments.

In addition to the above, especially for older preschoolers (age 5-7 years) developed the following courses:

• Chess.
• Preparation for school.
• The course of development of psychological functions.
• Design.

Additional services

• Carrying out children's holidays in the style of "Sema" with the participation of the clown Semyon Baton.
• School for young parents.

Children's development centers in Moscow "Point of Growth"

"Point of Growth" is a network of children's centers whose mission is to educate intelligence and creative skills in children, starting from infancy. The use of certified equipment, effective teaching methods, manuals and didactic materials - all centers have created the most suitable environment for harmonious development. Professional teachers who love and respect children work here.

Main directions

The centers have formed several groups in accordance with the age stages of the child's development:

1) "Peas" - for children from 0.5 to 3 years. Classes are held in the presence of one of the parents. Kids in an easy and fun way develop speech, motor skills, memory and attention, cognitive activity and complex thinking.

2) "Rostki" - for children from 4 to 6 years old. While attending classes, the children master a special program consisting of 9 thematic blocks. Competently drawn up work schemes are aimed at developing speech and communication skills, logical thinking, and social adaptation skills. Children master various types of arts and crafts, study music and choreography, learn about the world around them, learn to count and write, the basics of grammar.

3) "Successes" - for children of senior preschool age. In this group, children are preparing for school.

Additional programs

• Academy of Professions. Classes are conducted according to the author's program aimed at revealing talents through interest in the profession. During the training, the child can try himself in the role of an entrepreneur, journalist, designer, doctor and human rights activist, rescuer and astronaut, understand what he likes best, in which direction to develop in the future.
• Design and robotics.
• Reading and speech development.
• Drawing, modeling, making handicrafts from natural materials, soap making.
• Creative workshop.
• Rhythmic gymnastics.

Additional services

1) Holding a birthday.

2) Summer camp.

3) Mini-garden and kindergarten.

Children's development center "Logos"

"Logos" is a children's club that specializes in working with children with speech disorders. Groups in "Logos" are small, up to 6 kids. They are formed taking into account the age and needs of children. This approach makes it possible to choose activities and games that will be of interest to all children attending the same group.

Development center "Logos"

Main directions

Logos specialists have compiled 3 basic programs:

1) For children aged 9-18 months.

Games and exercises that develop:

• speech,
• memory,
• Attention,
• physical activity,
• sensory Perception,
• Creative skills.

2) Age from 1.5 to 2 years. To the exercises described above, tasks are added aimed at the formation of a mathematical representation.

3) Age 2–3 years. Development of reading skills, cognitive processes and intellectual activity.

Additional kids club programs

• Lessons with a speech therapist. Certified specialists will teach children to pronounce sounds correctly, to speak clearly and beautifully.
• Group developmental classes and trainings with a psychologist. Playing role-playing games, completing tasks for the development of imagination, children gain communication skills, become self-confident, are not afraid to express themselves, forget about fears and anxiety.
• Music lessons for young and middle-aged children.

Additional services

• Studio "People of Art". Painting and drawing lessons for teenagers and adults from professional artists, a huge number of creative workshops (origami, ceramic and glass painting, Japanese clay modeling), author's interior design courses.
• Mini-garden (morning or afternoon visit).
• Preparation for school.
• Learning English, French, Spanish.
• Individual consultations of a psychologist.
• Parent School - seminars on various aspects of raising a child.

Center for Creative Development "Amalfi"

Children's club "Amalfi" has gathered under its roof the best artists, musicologists, choreographers, art historians, musicians and other talented and experienced teachers. The merits of many of them are known not only in the Russian Federation, but also abroad. Well-known ballet, theater and film artists, screenwriters, masters of sports conduct exciting classes for adults and children.

Amalfi Development Center

Main directions

Amalfi specialists have developed a number of basic developmental courses for children of different ages. The lessons are based on methods of visualization and interactivity, game methods of presenting information. All this arouses interest in children, helps to easily perceive information. So, when talking about historical events, teachers use visual aids: objects of ancient life, historical reconstructions, ethnographic materials. Live music is played during developing music classes.

Mugs

• Group of historical reconstruction for children from 7 years old. Here they will teach you how to use medieval weapons and instill combat skills.
• English and Italian courses.
• Children's choreography.
• Ballet.
• Hip-hop.
• Rhythm.
• Sports and ballroom dancing.
• School of painting and vocal.
• Piano lessons.
• Acting school.
• Oratory course.
• Creative master classes.

Additional services

1) Professional holding of holidays with the participation of incendiary animators, many exciting contests and fun games.

2) Summer city camp.

3) Schools of dance, painting, vocals, twine, acting and oratory for adults, art therapy for pregnant women.

Network of children's developing centers "Constellation"

Constellation is a network of the best Montessori clubs in Russia, according to AMI. As the name implies, a free, creative and harmoniously developed personality is brought up here, using one of the most popular and time-tested methods of Maria Montessori.

Children's center Constellation

"Constellation" fully complies with AMI standards: cozy rooms, properly equipped Montessori zones, high-quality and new Montessori materials, qualified teachers who have undergone appropriate training. According to Montessori's prescriptions, several groups operate in the kids' club, taking into account the two-year age range:

• from 8 months to 2 years,
• from 2 to 4 years old,
• from 4 to 6 years old.

Children aged 8 months to 3 years old can attend the Stars, Comets and Comets Plus groups. Here, classes take place with one of the parents, and the didactic material is aimed at developing memory and imagination, thinking, fine motor skills, and vocabulary. Toddlers learn to distinguish colors, geometric shapes. Duration of visits - from 45 to 90 minutes, depending on the selected group. For children of younger preschool age, groups of a full or weekend day, a mini-garden are provided.

Mugs

• English language;
• Fitness;
• Rhythm and dancing;
• Music and creativity;
• Various master classes;
• Services of a speech therapist and psychologist.

Additional services

• Preparation for school.

Developing centers "Little Prince" are represented by two branches: "Belarusian" and "Beskudnikovo". Here, teachers in matters of education and training adhere to the principles of an individual approach. Every little person has their own unique abilities and talents. It is important to see them in a timely manner and develop what the center's employees are successfully doing.

Early Development Center "Little Prince"

Children are taught by world and Russian champions, masters of sports, actors, laureates of international competitions, members of artists' unions. The author's methods echo the best achievements in the field of pedagogy.

Sections and circles

• English theater;
• Theater and art workshop;
• Modeling;
• English language learning;
• Rhythm;
• Entertaining chemistry and physics;
• Karate;
• Children's fitness and yoga;
• Chess;
• Ballroom and club dancing;
• Creation of cartoons;
• German;

Additional services

• Preparation for school and for exams in creative universities;
• Holding birthdays;
• mini garden;
• Services of a child psychologist and speech therapist.