Sensorimotor activities

Definition

Sensorimotor activities refer to actions that involve the coordination of sensory perception and motor skills. These activities help in the development of cognitive abilities, such as problem-solving, memory, and attention, in toddlers.

Related terms

Cognitive development: The process through which a child's thinking, problem-solving, and understanding of the world develops over time.

Piaget's stages of cognitive development: A theory by Jean Piaget that describes the different stages children go through as they develop cognitively.

Object permanence: The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are no longer visible or perceptible.