Building a Batang May Laban: Supporting Motor Skills at Age 3
At age three, children are full of energy and curiosity—making it the perfect time to support their motor skills development. This article explores fun, simple activities like catching, hopping, and balance play that build strength, coordination, and confidence, all while highlighting the role of proper nutrition and Bonakid Pre-School® 3+ in helping your child grow into a true Batang May Laban.
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At age three, many children begin to explore more, move with energy, and show growing independence. As parents, it’s important to nurture their development—not just mentally, but physically. This is the stage when they begin building the foundation of a Batang May Laban: a child who is strong, active, and ready to take on new challenges.
Let’s look at three simple motor skills—catching, jumping, and walking—and how these activities, combined with proper nutrition, help build confidence and laban ng katawan.
1. Catching: Building Coordination and Focus
Playing catch improves hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and spatial awareness. Start with soft, child-safe balls at a close distance, then increase the challenge as their coordination improves. It’s a fun way to help them stay active while learning control and balance.
Tips:
Begin at a close distance and use soft balls for safety. Don’t forget to celebrate small wins!
Gradually use smaller balls to challenge their skills.
2. Boosting Strength and Balance
Encourage your child to try hopping on one foot, then switch sides. This activity builds leg strength and helps improve balance.
Tips:
Try it together— “Let’s see who can hop five times!”
Use a mat or soft surface for safety.
3. Walking on a Line: Practicing Control and Focus
Create a simple “balance beam” using tape on the floor and have your child walk heel-to-toe along the line. This helps them learn to move with control and steady their steps.
Tips:
Turn it into a fun game— “Can you walk like a robot on the line?”
Add challenges like walking backward or carrying a small toy.
Nutrition for Laban ng Katawan
For kids to become truly active and resilient, they need the right support from within. Nutrition plays a huge role in building Laban ng katawan, helping them stay strong, alert, and ready for the day’s adventures.
Key nutrients include:
● Vitamin D – Supports calcium absorption and bone strength.
● Calcium – Helps build strong bones and supports muscle function.
However not all milk is the same; some have too much sugar and some don't deliver the right growth nutrients. With Bonakid Pre-School® 3+, you are sure to get the right nutrients because it has no added sucrose and it's Proven & tested to help give your child better height and weight vs habitual diet with Fortified milk. This is because Bonakid Pre-School® 3+ contains these essential nutrients and more, formulated to help build laban ng katawan and fuel the energy of a true Batang May Laban.
Why It Matters
Developing motor skills supports more than just movement—it builds self-confidence and independence. These skills also prepare your child for school and social interaction, helping them navigate new environments with ease.
With your guidance, fun activities, and the right nutritional support from Bonakid Pre-School® 3+, your child can grow into a confident, active, and strong Batang May Laban—ready to take on anything.
