The Skinny: This is an inexpensive, yet very fun toy for kids to play with.  It may take a bit of practice to get the coordination to get the propeller to lift off.  But, once you have it down, it’s a lot of fun.  It’s also a great feeling to know that your own power can get something to fly! (You can see my kid doing it below…)

What it is: Hand powered propeller (dragonfly)

What it’s used for: Motor planning and hand-eye coordination

Ways to use it:

• Motor Planning:
  1. You can start with either 2 or 3 below, depending on where you feel your kid is developmentally ready.
  2. I would start off with mom or dad just flying the propeller in the air and having your kid catch it.
  3. Have your kid just spin the propeller to get it to lift off, don’t worry about catching it till later.
  4. Lastly, have them both spin and catch the propeller.  It takes a bit of practice, but it’s a lot of fun, and once you do it a few times, it’s very rewarding to know you have accomplished it.

Where to find it: With over 180 ratings at over 4 stars, here on Amazon

The Source: Just watching my kid!

Propeller for Motor Planning and Hand-Eye Coordination was originally published on KidConnectionZ