Jolly Juggler*

When your baby discovers he has two hands, he becomes fascinated by reaching, grasping, and holding objects. Throw a few things in the air, and watch as your baby becomes the Jolly Juggler!

Age : 12 -18 months

Learning Skills:

• Co-ordination
• Fine motor development
• Problem solving

Materials:
•	3 easy-to-hold, interesting toys

What to do:
1. Gather three fun, colourful toys that are easy to grasp and hold. If you have three new toys your baby hasn't seen before, all the better. Keep the toys out of sight. 2. Seat your baby on the floor, or let him stand. 3. Offer your baby one of the toys and let him explore it for a few moments. (Reserve the most exciting toy until last.) 4. As he holds one toy, offer him a second toy for his other hand. Watch his reaction. He may take the second toy along with the first, one in each hand. Or he may release the first toy and concentrate only on the second toy. 5. If he drops the first toy, show him it has dropped and encourage him to pick it up, so that he has a toy in each hand. 6. After he has explored both toys for a few moments, offer him the third toy. Watch your baby's reaction. He may release one toy, both toys, or hold both toys and try to figure out how to take on the new toy! Let him do what he wants to solve his problem.

Safety:   Make sure the toys are safe to hold and not too heavy, in case he drops one on his foot!