My fiance and I both come from a backround of abuse and neglect. We have never hurt our daughter in any way shape or form and we are strongly against abuse. We have a hard time playing with her because we don't have any experince with children and we want to give her evrything we didn't have growing up. What are some fun easy games for us to play with her. The 2's and up are so easy and we can't wait for them to come. But the 1's seem so what do we do? Can anyone give us some tips on any good fun games for a one year old to play?
2006-08-27 07:31:50 · 16 answers · asked by amanda b 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Most one year old children love games such as peek a boo, and singing and clapping games. Check at a bookstore for books with all kinds of rhymes for these games.
Try non-toxic finger paint and play dough - kids love that. Use big pieces of paper on the floor and real cookie cutters, etc.
Read lots of books with funny sounds and counting.
All kinds of stacking games are good - the stacking toys, blocks, boxes, packages, etc.
Rolling balls back and forth is usually popular with them.
They often like to climb into things such as empty boxes and clothes baskets.
A safety mirror is a good thing to have for a child of that age - they love looking at themselves and others in a mirror. When my kids were little I kept one attached securely to the wall at their level.
The "where's your nose" game is a good one, and you can make it as complicated as your child can cope with.
They love playing in water with different containers, so the kitchen skin can be great fun.
My grandson has a laundry basket that he (or someone else) fills with light plastic balls and he loves dumping them all out again.
Often the very simple things are what they enjoy most - empty egg cartons, boxes, plastic containers, etc.
I hope these thoughts help. Have fun!
2006-08-27 07:49:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
All of these answers above seem really terrific! My son is 17 months and I felt the same way for a while. As first time parents- a terrific thing for you guys is to join a meetup group. Mommy & Me, or mommy's day out, or even get your little one in a baby class (many start at either 9 months or 13 months)- Like Little Gym, or music class! That way you can have family time- cause they arent really just for moms anymore; and you can meet and make playdates with other babies! Especially being new to an area- this has been such a blessing for my son. he has so many friends!
2006-08-27 21:35:46 · answer #2 · answered by sherdencutiepie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bath time is also so much fun. Put a few water toys in for her and watch her discover. This is the most fun part about a 1 yr old. Just watching them discover the things around them. Something so simple to us is new and unknown to them. Show her how to roll a ball - over and over. Use a big plastic spoon to hit the back of a box or pan. Practice clapping her hands and making her feet kick (in and out of water).
Praise her for everything she does. This is a huge thing!
2006-08-27 15:01:51 · answer #3 · answered by momexeck 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can roll a ball back and forth...or lay on the floor and let her crawl over you.... or sit and play patty cake with her....
You can also find a local community center that offers parenting classes, so you can get tips on building a healthy family.
A good link is www.militaryonesource.com
Any parenting website will have a lot of age appropriate activities. Subscribe to Parenting Magazine, or find them online if you prefer, for a lot of fast tips.....
Don't be fooled by the name, anyone can use it. I applaud you for wanting to break the cycle...That's awesome to recognize!
2006-08-27 14:41:18 · answer #4 · answered by Lynne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At one, she's not really gonna care what games you try to play with her. Why don't you schedule a certain time each week... for instance, friday after dinner and go out for ice cream together as a family. Right now, family bonding is more important to her than any game you can try to come up with.
2006-08-27 14:50:00 · answer #5 · answered by Ashley P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I came from an abused household as well, and when I had 3 kids I told myself nothing will *ever* happen to them. You admitting that you want what's best for your child is very big step!
Stuff that I'm playing with my 14 mo old baby is:
-ball
-hide and seek
-read lots to them, hard books or very soft plush books, singing to them a lot helps
-peek a boo
-just interact as much as you can with your child: talk and talk and talk until you can't talk anymore. You can't go wrong.
-take your child to the park
-playgroups
-when you take them for walks or to the store, LABEL everything!
Sounds like you're a great parent just because you want whats best for your child.
I hope the above helps you!
-C
2006-08-27 14:48:09 · answer #6 · answered by pidpit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give her the chance to show you what you awant to do and go from there. They usually try play hide and seek. Me when my daughter was 1 i used to get down on my hands and knees and follow behind her when she was crawling and she would get a kick out of that or just go with what she is doing that always seem to work for me.
2006-08-27 14:38:16 · answer #7 · answered by Faith 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peek a boo is fun for them. My daughter is 15 months and likes to play follow the leader... she doesn't know it but she does. If I Clap and say clap, clap,clap. She trys to mimic the sound of clap and she claps. I have a small beach ball we play soccer w/ or maybe it kick ball. We also play drums w/ wooden kitchen spoons. Kids just love interaction w/ mama and papa. Enjoy your baby! :)
2006-08-29 15:54:31 · answer #8 · answered by jrodr2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roll down a hill, all 3 of ya. child on top of one of you and roll as if your rolling together at same time..anything you do together is play time for a child no matter the age. Be creative and just have fun!!!
2006-08-30 09:57:25 · answer #9 · answered by tamara.knsley@sbcglobal.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your one-year-old is 'into' balance and body movement right now.
Play snappy children's music, hold both her hands and dance around with her......then let her take off on her own if she feels like it.....while you clap and sing.
Also, get on the floor with her and play at being animals (don't be scary), making movements and sounds of dogs, cats, bunnies, etc.
For quiet times, sit her on your lap and play finger and hand games.....they don't have to make sense......just have fun and laugh.
2006-08-27 14:40:29 · answer #10 · answered by Puzzler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋