Introduce small legos

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Daycare suggests I to buy some legos (the small ones) for 3 year old to play at home because the teachers observe that my child has difficulty & gets frustrated to play with them. What should I buy to begin with? Do I need to get a lego table (with lego plates on top of it)? How do you organize those tiny legos? And, in the long run, does people buy one box each year, buy new or buy used in bulk?

I find 3 to be too young for the small legos. No wonder your DC is frustrated! I know this is a bit of an overkill, but I would rethink my daycare choice if I were you. While this on itself is not a big deal, what other poor decisions does your daycare make?

Yeah, this is a small matter, but one of those things that make me think "do you even know any small children?"

[Anonymous]

Lite-Brite may also help.
Clay- not play doh- but clay. It is harder to manipulate and helps muscle development
Etch-aSketch
Mr/Mrs Potato Head
A doll that has, snaps, buttons, zipper, she laces- with which to practice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Another vote for more play with Duplo size blocks. Playdough is also helpful in building fine motor skills and hand strength. Play should be fun and not overly frustrating. I'm surprised they have the small Legos out at daycare for 3 year old children. Any other developmentally inappropriate things going on?

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