Enhancing Children’s Development Through Jello Play at Learning Ladder Cranbourne
Children learn various skills through Jello play. It enhances their sensory experiences, as they explore different textures, colors, and smells. They develop fine motor skills by squishing, squeezing, and molding the Jello.
It also fosters creativity and imagination, as they create shapes and structures. Jello play can improve hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness. Additionally, it encourages social interaction and cooperation when playing with others. It’s a fun and engaging way for children to explore their senses and develop important physical and cognitive skills.
At Learning Ladder Cranbourne, we constantly seek innovative methods to educate and engage children. Recently, our educators set up a jello digging activity using different colored shaped blocks and tongs.
They demonstrated how to pick up the shapes from the jello with the tongs, and then invited the children to try. This fun, hands-on experience not only entertained the kids but also helped them develop fine motor skills and color recognition, fostering both learning and enjoyment.