Looking for a fun and easy water play activity? This one is great in the warmer sunnier weather! This can be done as a great way to jazz up tummy time, or for bigger babes too! All you need is water, a rimmed cookie sheet or plastic bin, some old CDs, and that’s it! We kept some towels nearby to prop up G and dry up any spills. Bonus if you have sunlight and can check out the rainbow reflections. Be sure to supervise the play as water can be a hazard for tiny humans. For older kiddos, you can use the same materials in deeper water, such as in a sensory bin, water table, or pool in the backyard. Happy Playing!
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so EXCITED to share with you all our first activity idea! we call them "FreePlayIT Activity Tips" based on ideas we use in our playgroup. FreePlayIT at Home helps inspire you to keep the play going from our group to your home. all the things to help keep you sane at home, all while teaching your little one all sorts of skills!
This was one of our favorites! With just a few materials and little set up, you can create a fun learning activity to promote problem solving, creative thinking, and language development. You’ll need:
You can present this activity in a variety of ways. I used an old box from Costco, with a slit in the bottom. I folded the flaps in so the bottom was open, and the slit served as the “mailbox.” I tucked some index cards in the envelopes, and placed the stack of envelopes on the ground next to the box. G was very interested in putting the mail through the slit and pulling it back out. You can also lift the box up to reveal the mail on the floor, open the envelopes to take the cards out or put more cards in, and talk about what is happening. I started by showing G how to put the envelope in the slit, then let him play independently while I cooked dinner. For older kiddos, you can make this a matching activity with colors, letters, or numbers on the cards or envelopes. For younger kiddos, you can find a larger box to work on pulling to a stand, or make sure the opening is big enough to look into. Such simple materials, with so many possibilities! You've got Mail! |
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