Tikes
Hands-On Activities for Tikes in Columbia, MO (2.5 to 3.5 years)
In the tikes room of Big Steps Early Learning Center, your child will be encouraged to learn at his or her own pace. The room is stocked with plenty of materials for age-appropriate learning, and we have all kinds of circle time activities to foster development.
Calendars
Weather
Counting
Story time
Songs
With these activities, children learn to take turns, share, cooperate, and express feelings in an appropriate manner.
Continued focus on the 4 developmental areas
Your child will be engaged with learning activities that encourage development in social, emotional, physical, and intellectual areas. Your tike’s social skills will grow through group play and interaction with peers and adults.
There are plenty of opportunities to grow emotionally with experiences that enhance feelings of self-worth and achievement. We’ll maintain open communication with you so you always know how your son or daughter is developing.
Our fun-filled physical programs
Develop the broad spectrum of physical skills. Some activities focus on fine motor skills.
- Stringing
- Lacing
- Coloring
- Gluing
- Painting
- Cutting
- Tearing
- Folding
- Proper grip and handling of writing utensils
With these activities, children learn to take turns, share, cooperate, and express feelings in an appropriate manner.
Other physical activities focus on developing gross motor skills.
Large muscles of the back, legs, shoulders, and arms
Galloping
Skipping
Running
Jumping
