Wow, if you’ve ever wanted to visit Uluru from the comfort of your iPad this is the tour to go on. Brought to you by Parks Australia & Google Story Spheres Visit: https://parksaustralia.gov.au/uluru/discover/virtual-tour/ Recommended Age: 4y+ Level of Parent Involvement: Medium Prerequisites Ipad / tablet device with internet connectivity Headphones or a […]
Heavy and Light Recommended Age: 4+ Level of Parent Involvement: Low, once shown Materials 2 baskets, trays, or other containers A list of items to weigh (rock, penny, pencil, bottle filled with water, spoon, crayon, magnet, chalk, candle, book) Steps Define the terms “heavy” and “light” for your child, using an example of each. Example: use a penny for “light” and a book for “heavy.” Ask them […]
Sorting Books by Colour Recommended Age: 3.5+ Level of Parent Involvement: Medium Materials : Bookshelf with books that the child can reach Steps: Invite your child to help you organise a shelf with books. (Start with one shelf, and if the child is interested, you can always start another shelf). Place a mat or towel on the floor, as the designated […]
Recommended Age: 3y+ Level of Parent Involvement: Low Prerequisites Can dry objects and wipe up spills with a cloth Can fill a jug from a water source and carry it without spilling Materials An accessible water–source A small jug A medium-sized bowl to do the activity in Two small bowls, with labels that read ‘float’ and ‘sink’ (with simple illustrations) A container with a collection of 8 to10 small household objects (e.g. a cork, […]
Setting the Table Recommended Age: 18m+ Level of Parent Involvement: Medium; low once they get the hang of it! Materials Placemats or tablecloth Napkins Silverware Dishes and cups (for an older child) Steps Show the child how to carry one thing at a time, walking slowly from the kitchen to the table. Let him know what comes first, […]
