A Great Way to Help Your Little One Develop Their Fine Motor Skills
check_circlePros
- The activities are engaging and suitable for 1-2 year olds.
- The book is well-designed, with sturdy pages and colorful illustrations.
- The pedagogical approach helps kids develop fine motor skills through drawing.
- My kid enjoyed the interactive elements, like the tracing exercises.
- The book is a great value for money, considering the price and the content.
- The book is well-structured, with clear instructions and engaging activities.
cancelCons
- Some parents might find the activities a bit too simple for older kids.
- The book doesn't include any audio or video components.
- The binding could be more secure, as it started to come loose after a few uses.
- The book is quite thick, making it hard to store in a small space.
- I wish there were more variations in the tracing exercises.
- The book could benefit from more illustrations or visual aids to make it more engaging.
Editor's Summary
I bought this book as part of a set for my kid's language development, but 'The Obedient Pencil' stood out from the rest. It's a self-study guide designed for 1-2 year olds, focusing on fine motor skills through drawing. The approach is pedagogical, and I like that it's tailored to a specific age group. My kid enjoyed the activities, and I appreciated the build quality of the book. It's a great value for money, considering the price and the content. The book is well-structured, with clear instructions and colorful illustrations that kept my kid engaged. I also appreciate that the book is designed to be used by multiple kids, making it a great option for families with multiple children.
Specifications
Hello there!
I bought a few books for my kid's language development a few months ago, but I wasn't expecting much from them. However, I thought it would be interesting to try out a few, so I ended up buying four books in a set. Today, I want to talk about one of them called 'The Obedient Pencil'.
The Obedient Pencil by Zemtsova Olga NikolaevnaSo, what's this book about? It's a self-study guide for kids, created by the author using a pedagogical approach. What I like about it is that it's tailored to a specific age group - in this case, 1-2 years old. The book is designed to help kids develop their fine motor skills through drawing.
The Obedient Pencil by Zemtsova Olga NikolaevnaThis book is different from the others by the same author in that it doesn't involve reading, repeating, or reproducing sounds. Instead, it focuses solely on developing fine motor skills through drawing.
The Obedient Pencil by Zemtsova Olga NikolaevnaThe book features various drawing options, where some elements need to be completed by the child using a pencil, pen, or marker. The simplest way is to draw a straight line from one point to another. The child can choose how to draw the line - in dots, straight, or wavy.As we move on, there are more complex drawing options, such as oval lines, angles, and other shapes.
The Obedient Pencil by Zemtsova Olga NikolaevnaSome pages require the child to draw entire objects, which is a bit more challenging. However, the process is still controlled by the adult.
The Obedient Pencil by Zemtsova Olga NikolaevnaThe book is colorful and engaging, but not overwhelming. Each page features one or two objects, which helps the child focus on one image at a time.
The Obedient Pencil by Zemtsova Olga NikolaevnaWe've been using this book to help our child develop their fine motor skills. We started with the simplest option - drawing a straight line with a pencil. At first, I drew the line for my child, but soon they were able to do it themselves. However, they often got distracted and drew the line in a zigzag pattern.
The book can be quickly decoratedNow, we're moving on to more complex drawings. While they're not perfect, I can definitely see some progress. My child is enjoying the process and is eager to draw more.I do have a few minor complaints about the book. The selection of drawings is a bit limited, and some pages feature the same type of drawing multiple times. I would have liked to see more variety, including squares, triangles, and other geometric shapes.
Another issue I have is that some drawings are more challenging than others. On the last page, there's a picture of a bottle of vodka, which I think is not the most suitable topic for a child's drawing book.
Overall, I would still recommend 'The Obedient Pencil' to anyone looking for a fun and engaging way to help their child develop their fine motor skills. We used to do similar activities at a children's development center, but now we can do them at home.
