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Baby games from two months to six months

The importance of games for children:

Games are important in a child's life from the first days of his life until the end of his childhood. They are necessary for his intellectual development and also play an important role in his awakening and the development of his physical and mental abilities. It is very important that the games are suitable for the age of the child, so make sure to provide different games for your little one at each specific age, so that each game improves the skills he acquires at that age and also develops his senses.

What toys do you choose for your baby from two months to six months?

By 4 months, you won't notice much interest from your little one in toys. He is still too young to comprehend the games, but only during these months colors, shapes, movements and sounds interest him. So try to provide him with an environment that motivates him to integrate, sing hymns to him and memorize some cradle songs that will make you happy and happy with your little one, as well as that special relationship full of tenderness and attachment between a mother and her child. After four months, you will notice a difference in your little one's behavior! He starts using his little hands in everything, trying to grab things, clapping... He also shows great ingenuity in absorbing everything around him, all his surroundings will arouse his interest, and you will notice that he wants to discover everything that falls in his sight! He wants to touch and hold everything he notices his presence. Rattles, teething rings (there are different colors and shapes), rubber toys and plastic animals, especially those with singing or speaking sounds, are very effective in developing children's concepts and are definitely recommended.

Passing from the fourth to the fifth month is considered the stage of awakening for your child, and it is one of the happiest stages in your child's life. It is a new, colorful, developed stage for him, well-equipped, providing him with all kinds of activities and contributing to the development of his senses: touch, hearing. And sight! And there are people all over the world who are keen to provide all activities and games with different models and styles that will help your child to pass this stage in the best possible way, so do not worry about anything, you will find everything that satisfies your child and guarantees him fun with benefit!

Don't forget the bath toys! Animals and colorful rubber toys floating in the bathtub, boats and ships making sounds or playing music, because the child at this early age does not understand the importance of bathing and may be disturbed by the water or the bath soap, but with these toys your child will wait impatiently for the bath! Games will make it fun and entertaining for your child.

We can say that the child's closest link to this world is his parents, and therefore it is a very important and necessary thing for the child, and even for the parents, to enjoy enough time with their son, and this time will stimulate him intellectually! Do not leave your little one to play alone, play and interact with him, name him toys, animals, imitate them, make strange and funny sounds, you will send joy, pleasure and contentment to your little one's heart, and you will attract his attention with all your movements.

Be careful not to shake the child for entertainment, and avoid throwing him in the air, even if he expresses his joy in doing so! You may risk serious neurological damage to it. For more information, read our article on shaken baby syndrome.

Be very careful in choosing toys for your child, by buying small ones, you risk the possibility that your child will swallow them, which will undoubtedly suffocate him. Ask the doctor, toy stores, or read about the ones you can bring to your child to get rid of all doubts and guarantee your little one the best fun without any risks.

Intelligence games for adults:

There are many brain health games that help you improve your quality of life

Brain memory games:

The most fun and easy way to boost your brain skills is to play brain memory games. Here are some of them:

Puzzles:

Crossword puzzles, puzzles, etc. contribute to the development of memory and attention skills.

Chess:

Chess is one of the most popular games of intelligence. People who play chess know better that there is not just one way to win the game and how to evaluate the alternatives.

Video games / computer games:

Computer games are a fun activity whose benefits adults often ignore, and we usually think about its negative effects. In fact, there are always some positive effects.

Brain Training Games (MentalUP):

MentalUP is a brain training game app that can be used on a phone or PC. It supports the development of concentration skills in adults

Add to:

Exercising regularly.
Follow a healthy diet.
Regular brain exercises.

Matching pairs card game:

Matching pairs game is one of the most popular games played by people of any age group.

Games for executive functions skills in children:

Telling the story:

Storytelling deals with different areas of the brain than what young children get from reading from a story book. When they listen to a story, they make full use of their working memory to keep track of all the different characters and what happened so far and continue to process new information as the events progress. It's a great exercise that improves focus, memory and concentration.

Dramatic play:

Pretend play is an excellent way to hone multiple areas of young developing minds. When they pretend play, young children have to consider their role and yours, they have to stay in character and they have to create plots to move the story forward, which encourages them to think flexibly.

Movement games and exercise.

Games that develop children's intelligence away from screens and the Internet:

To increase your child's abilities, start with any useful activity and see how much your child develops at any given time.

cubes:

Building Blocks is one of the oldest toys that helps children learn about gravity, size, shape, weight and balance. It is also the most readily available game anywhere.

Puzzles:

Puzzles are one of the important games to stimulate the brain.

memory cards:

Choose a game with interesting features for your child such as different smileys, cartoon characters or hearts.

matching words:

Use alphabet blocks or cards to make a word and let your child match the word with their picture card.

role play:

Role playing is a great way to boost creativity and imagination.

sewing:

Beading and sewing are great for developing fine motor skills, and they're also a good exercise for the brain. Use colorful beads of different shapes and sizes and let your little one string them on a string; Switch up the patterns and set the rules like three round pink beads after a purple star, which will keep your little ones deeply engrossed.

If your child is older, maybe 7 or 8 years old, you can teach them to sew on plastic canvas or the equivalent.

Find things:

All you need are some flashcards and matching objects near the child. It's a fun way to introduce your child to the surroundings, whether that's at home, in the garden or at school.

For example, you show your child a picture of a ball on the flashcard and ask him to find it for you.

labyrinths:

Mazes are an incredibly clever way to boost your child's brain. Mazes encourage logical thinking, scanning, and help improve fine motor skills as they draw the solution on the winding paths.

Sensory play:

Sensory play and texture recognition stimulates babies and their brains. Exploring the world with our senses keeps our brains active and helps build new neural pathways.

Treasure hunt:

They hide a small treat somewhere within your child's reach and then give them flashcards of evidence. For example, the first card might say, Look under a pillow or simply a picture of a pillow with an arrow pointing to its underside, and your child will look under all the pillows and find another card there to follow. Finally they reach the treasure!

Infant intelligence development games:

These simple everyday games will help develop your child's brain and encourage the development of language, science, math and organizational skills. Here are some intelligence and thinking games:

Effective interaction and communication:

Good interactions with caregivers are vital to cognitive development.

Where is the cup?

Simple games like moving the cup out of sight and asking your child "Where's the cup?"

Kids sport:

You don't need to take your child for a course, but physical activity such as crawling, running and jumping, walking or swimming promotes brain development.

Thanksgiving and social interactions:

When your child hands you a toy and looks at you expectantly, a game that develops his social and emotional intelligence begins, so respond with pleasure ("Thank you very much!") and return the toy.

Rhyme time:

Reading books filled with rhyming words helps your child develop phonemic awareness, which is an important component of language.

face to face:

Staring at faces seems to support children's visual development and cognitive growth. A simple game like placing your face 10-12 inches from your child's face, then switching with another person or even a toy and waiting for your child to respond, can help hone his skills.

Construction skills:

Shape sorting game helps develop spatial awareness and mathematical ability. Once babies are a little older, the building blocks can help continue that development.

Comedy and show emotions:

Try to respond to your baby's early playfulness and first words with a big laugh, squeal or a surprised face, because babies are often happy with these responses and more interested in maintaining interaction.

Understanding and explaining the child's feelings:

Playing together provides opportunities to enhance social and emotional skills by helping your child understand and process emotions.

Games for 3 year olds and 5 year old games (preschool and kindergarten):

Children at this stage talk a lot and ask a lot of questions.

Examples of games for 3 year olds and 5 year olds:

Puzzles and puzzles: (with more than 12 to 20 pieces).
Sticky-together blocks, groups, and other smaller objects for sorting by length, width, height, shape, color, scent, quantity, and other features Collections of plastic bottles, caps, jars, plastic caps, corkscrews, shells, gummy bears, and small colored cubes.
Blocks to build complex structures, transport toys, building sets, kid-sized furniture, ready-to-wear, dolls with accessories, simple puppet theaters, sand and water toys.
Large and small crayons, large and small paintbrushes, finger paints, large and small paper for drawing and painting, colored construction paper, chalkboard, large and small chalk.
Clay, clay, playdough and putty, collage paper and scraps, and tools to play with.
Percussion instruments, keyboards, xylophones, and tambourines.
Picture books have more words and more detailed pictures than younger children's books.
Big and small balls for kicking, throwing and catching, riding equipment including tricycles, tunnels, climbing games with safety mattresses underneath, carts and wheelbarrows, plastic bats and balls, plastic bowling pins, targets and things to throw at them and a children's workbench with vise, hammer, nails and saw .
Some smart devices under your supervision and for a short period.

7 year old games:

Here are some ideas for your child:

Mastermind game:

Mastermind Board Game is a 2-player code-breaking strategy game. It is one of the most popular games especially among educational games for 7 year olds.

MentalUP website:

MentalUP educational games are a great resource for puzzles for kids of all ages. It offers dozens of free games and different difficulty levels for educational games for kids 7 years old.

Origami art:

The most popular classic of all time Origami is one of the most favorite activities in gaming This activity allows children to develop geometry skills, hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

family tree:

Of all the great activities for 7 year olds at home, this one creates a different bond between you and your child and lets your child know where their roots come from.

baby toys:

If you think babies only eat and sleep, you are wrong!

Here are some examples of baby toys:

Colorful rattles.
Big rings and biting toys.
soft dolls.
textured balls.
Soft cloth and sponge books for babies.
In addition to songs and music.
Pictures of faces and do not forget the unbreakable mirrors.

Baby toys from 7 to 12 months:

Older babies move more, understand their own names and other common words, and can recognize body parts.

Here are some examples:
Baby dolls.
Wheeled plastic and wooden vehicles.
water games.
Entry and exit toys: plastic bowls, large beads, balls and nesting toys.
Building toys: large soft blocks and wooden blocks.
Push and pull games: They require muscle strength and effort commensurate with the age of your little one, and low and soft things to crawl on.

Games for one year old children:

At this age your little one may be starting their journey of walking steadily and even climbing stairs. They enjoy stories and saying their first words.

Examples of games for one year olds:

Books with simple illustrations or pictures of real things.
Recordings with songs and rhymes.
Draw with non-toxic washable crayons and large paper to avoid staining the tiles and tables!
Toy phones, dolls, doll beds, and strollers.
Clothing accessories (scarves, purses).
plastic animals.
Plastic and wood "realistic" vehicles.
Big and small puzzles and balls.

Games for two-year-olds:

Young children learn language quickly and do a lot of physical testing.

Examples of games for two-year-olds:
Wooden and jigsaw puzzles (from 4 to 12 pieces).
Classification games: (according to size, shape, color and smell).
Buttons, buckles and zippers.
Pretend and build toys: such as blocks, transport toys, building sets, kid-sized furniture (kitchen sets, chairs, play food), dress-up, dolls with accessories, and sand and water toys.
Non-toxic washable crayons, large paintbrushes and finger paints, large drawing paper, toddler scissors with blunt tips, large blackboard and chalk, and percussion instruments.
Picture books with detail.
Variety of music.
You should also train your little one's muscles and encourage him to use his large and small muscles: toys with big and small balls for kicking and throwing, riding gear (but maybe not tricycles until children are 3 years old), tunnels and garden toys.

Educational children's games and pedagogical children's games:

You may have heard the saying that babies are like sponges and this is especially true of children between the ages of one and three, so start with one of these educational games:

game Simon says:

A game that can be played with one person or with a group of children, it is a classic game that teaches children how to follow instructions.

It's you Simon and the kids have to do what you say: Give orders Simon says touch your toes!

One for you and one for me:

This game is perfect for young children, teaches them to share Put a pile of things like crayons or buttons and ask him to distribute them between you while saying "One for you, one for me" Make sure each one of you has a container to keep your growing collections.

Puzzles and riddles:

Puzzles are great games for young children because they cover all the bases: physical (from collecting suitable pieces), cognitive (solving the puzzle) and emotional skills (learning how to be patient) It also enhances your child's memory, and he learns about different shapes.

Discover the different:

Put a group of blocks of the same color in front of your child and make sure to add at least one block of a different color (you can also do this with small fruits or vegetables) and let him identify the different object.

Children's games for boys and children's games for girls:

In fact, boys differ from girls even in childhood, depending on the hormones they are exposed to in the womb, for example: girls show more interest in people and faces than boys from birth, which may explain why little girls tend to play with dolls while boys are attracted to trains and trucks. Girls also tend to talk early, which is why they may prefer pretend play and pretend play.

On the other hand, boys are born with more muscle mass, and this may be the reason why they are more physically active than girls.

This does not mean that your little one is trapped from birth in gender stereotypes, so it is a good idea to fill your child's toy box with non-specific (and opposite sex) toys.

Physical education games:

They are games that help teach the child through the practice of a specific physical activity, including:

Before the child can walk: Placing the child on his stomach while awake for about 20 minutes distributed throughout the day, and playing with him, helps develop and strengthen the neck and shoulder muscles and enhance motor skills, and also prevents the back of the child's head from forming flat spots and head divergence .
Once the baby is walking: You can encourage them by letting them move around a lot, which means lots of time out of the stroller, and the chance to find things and activities that encourage movement, such as playing with and praising your baby as they learn to run, jump and dance to keep them going.
Kids need plenty of space to run around and play. Backyards, school and sports fields, parks, and beaches are all great places for kids.
Create games that involve different types of movement, have your child chase bubbles, walk along chalk lines, or jump over cracks in the floor.
Play different kinds of music or make sounds with your voice, this can encourage dancing and a sense of rhythm.
You can play a game of guessing the animals, their movements can be imitated such as jumping like a rabbit, flying like a bird and so on.
When your child is ready, let him try to learn to ride a bike, scooter or tricycle under your supervision.

Educational games for the development of intelligence:

Among the games that increase the intelligence of children according to their age:

Bed decoration game (Nursery mobile):

A toy that vibrates over the head of the baby while he is lying in his crib, stimulates vision and develops his attention.

Ring stack:

This classic toy features a cone that fits in different sized colored rings Help develop fine motor skills by fitting the rings onto the cone.

Shape sorting games:

Like educational puzzle toys, the differently shaped figures that have spaces to be filled in, stimulate hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills.

Mechanical games:

Toys that move and make sounds, and toy bus boxes with knobs, buttons and levers, encourage fine motor skills, problem-solving, and teach cause and effect.

Psychological educational games:

These games help develop the child's social and cognitive skills, including:

woman:

At first, your baby will be fascinated by what he sees, over time, he will realize that the smiling baby in the mirror is himself, then babies will become self-aware, leading to more self-discovery and learning about body parts and where they are.

role play:

They are imaginary games that the child plays, such as imagining himself a cook or a doctor, by imitating the behavior of the parents and the people around them. The presence of dolls and stuffed animals is one of the most motivating things for these games. They help in social and emotional development by teaching children how to express their feelings and take care of something they love.

For preschoolers:

The world becomes an infinitely magical place and children are the masters and creators of it all. Many children at this age believe that they have magical powers and can fight monsters and win or transform into a princess, fairy or any other whimsical creature.

Child education games between 2-5 years:

During this age, the child becomes able to play with other children and integrate with them.

Games that children love:

Here are the games kids love:

Simple musical instruments:

They can shake and beat it, like a drum made from an overturned pot and a wooden spoon.

balls:

Whether thrown, rolled, caught or thrown, playing with balls encourages motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Arts and crafts:

As a child's motor skills improve, learning activities such as drawing and coloring pictures of family members, using scissors to cut and stick paper together, helps to enhance coordination, encourage creativity and boost self-esteem.

Cubes and Building Blocks:

Building a tower of blocks and figuring out how to keep it from tipping over encourages problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination as this age baby begins to use their imagination and build various play shapes.

puzzles:

Puzzles such as the jigsaw puzzle help with coordination and logical thinking, and learn spatial relationships where pieces are linked together to make a shape.

Baby parenting games:

Babies, during their waking time, need to discover the world around them, and playing is one of the most important things that help them do that.

Games that help the baby discover the world:

These games include:

Interaction between mother and child:

Your baby is happy to see your face, hear your voice and stay with you, you can watch the bright colors on the mobile phone together, or listen to a musical game, and learn to play with the rattle, where it is more fun with the presence of the mother.

Playing with water:

Water is one of the most beloved things for most infants. It develops their sensory skills and allows them to move freely. It also has a calming effect. Put with it a set of squishy toys or large tools, and it should never be left alone in the tub, even if there is little water.

rolling:

You can buy small colorful balls and let your child roll them and crawl behind them, or fill a small sealed container with materials that make sounds like rice to stimulate the child's interest.

Playing with the child:

Whether with dolls, or talking to him during a diaper change, hide-and-seek games can also be followed, all of which make the child happy. Often the child becomes able to play with other children when he is one year old.

Prevention of damages from electronic games:

The damages of electronic games can be easily prevented by determining play times, following up on children, and not giving them complete freedom to play. While young and old people have sufficient awareness to know the damages, parents must follow some steps to protect their children:

Avoid allowing children under school age to play games freely.
Rely on ratings from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to find the right games for kids.
Experience playing games with children to discuss the content of the game and how it affects them.
Set strict rules about the content of the games that are allowed to be played and the time that is allowed to be played.
Observe children's behavior, reactions, and how they interact with games.
Warning children about the harms of electronic games and their effects on them.
Avoid playing inappropriate games in front of children, as this may contribute to encouraging them to do the same.
Encourage other tasks other than play, such as reading and exercise.

Benefits of electronic games:

Whether you think that the spread of electronic games among young people and young people is a good thing or not, it is no longer possible to deny that they come with a lot of advantages if they are dealt with properly.

The most prominent benefits of electronic games:

The following are the main benefits of electronic games:

education:

It is considered one of the most prominent benefits of electronic games today, as there are many games that can be used educationally within the school stage.

Skills development:

Some electronic games help how to think logically and work as a team, especially when playing with others on the Internet, in addition to puzzles and chess games that may help to acquire new skills.

Language improvement:

Most electronic games come without sufficient support for the Arabic language, which forces players to master English as an alternative language from a young age to learn how to play and understand the basics of the game or to communicate with others through it.

Communicate with others:

While playing electronic games may result in spending less time with family and friends, it helps to connect with other distant friends or make new ones, especially during online multiplayer.

Harmful effects of electronic games on children and adolescents:

Effects of electronic games on children:

A child at the beginning of his development is more likely to be affected by games, whether positively or negatively, so it is important to know the harms of electronic games to children in order to avoid them, and the following are the most prominent of these damages:

Spend less time with family and friends.
Decreased social communication skills.
Declining academic performance in general.
Lack of movement and the possibility of gaining excess weight.
Lack of hours of sleep or strike times of sleep.

Effects of electronic games on adolescents:

Here are the most important things about the harm of these games to teenagers:

The harm of electronic games to adolescents is more obvious compared to younger children, given that many adolescents often have their own gaming device, in addition to the greater freedom of parents to stay in front of TV, computer and phone screens as well.
The effects of electronic games on adolescents are no different from those that affect children, because they are likely to spend less time with family and friends, in addition to the possibility of a decline in academic performance and lack of movement in general.
It should be noted that these damages depend mainly on the type of games that they spend their time on, as some of them may be with an educational goal that helps develop the mind and acquire skills.

Effects of electronic games on the brain:

Fortunately, the effects of electronic games on the brain do not seem to really exist, and there are currently not enough studies confirming the negative impact of games on the brain, but there are some potential damages related to changing the behavior of the individual and not to the structure of his brain itself, and this includes the following:

sleep deprivation:

Many players stay up for long hours in order to continue playing, and with the repetition of this process, they start to sleep fewer hours or during irregular times.

Dopamine addiction:

The dopamine hormone enhances the feeling of happiness and pleasure, and if games are the main source of pleasure, it may become difficult to enjoy any other different activity as a result of addiction to games for this purpose.

repressed feelings:

Many electronic games contribute to continuous suppression of feelings, which can develop into a condition called Alexithymia, in which the individual is unable to determine his emotional state and inner feelings.

Psychological effects of electronic games:

Electronic games come in many types and varieties, and although some of them may be for an educational purpose, there are other types that may lead to negative results if you spend a long time playing, and the following are the most prominent psychological damage to electronic games:

Addiction:

After a long debate for years on this topic, the World Health Organization announced in 2019 its recognition that electronic addiction is a real disease.

lack of motivation:

Because of the nature of competitive electronic games, a player’s involvement in them for a long time may greatly enhance the feeling of victory and self-satisfaction, which in turn may affect the motivations that are supposed to encourage him to do other important things in his professional, academic, and social life.

Exposure to unsuitable environments:

Some electronic games include a lot of violent and pornographic scenes, which continuous exposure to may lead to negative psychological consequences in general, especially for young people, so that some countries have banned some of these games for this reason.

Agressive behaviour:

Violent and aggressive behavior is one of the most prominent psychological harms of electronic games that is still a matter of controversy today, and although there are not enough studies to confirm this, the world of games is still an open and insufficiently monitored environment, and for many, exposure to violent and bloody scenes in games does not It is generally considered a good thing.

Effects of electronic games on health:

There is no doubt that the harm of electronic games to physical health is a source of concern for many, as many studies have been published indicating the possibility of damage, especially when playing for a prolonged period, and this includes the following:

muscle pain:

Studies indicate that continuous gaming may lead to muscle pain in different areas of the body, including the neck, lower back, hand and wrist as well.

Likelihood of seizures:

It is possible for bright lights or highly contrasting graphics from gaming screens to contribute to epileptic seizures, but so far there have not been enough studies to link this problem directly to gaming.

Obesity:

The lifestyle of people who play for long hours may lead to obesity over time, due to lack of movement and eating unhealthy foods.

Vitamin D deficiency:

It is not considered directly harmful to health from electronic games, but staying at home and refraining from sufficient exposure to sunlight may lead to vitamin D deficiency, as sunlight is the most important source for obtaining it.