beadthread

Threading beads

Recommended Age: 2 and ½ to 4 years Level of Parent Involvement: Low, the initial presentation requires the adult to demonstrate, once demonstrated this can be an activity available on the child’s shelf which they may practice independently   Prerequisites None   Materials A shoe lace with plastic tips at either end A selection of […]

handwash

Hand washing

Recommended Age: 2 and ½ years and onwards Level of Parent Involvement: High during the initial presentation, you must stay with the child to show them each step, once the child has been shown and the activity is set up for the child, they may repeat the activity independently   Prerequisites The child should have […]

pouringwater

Pouring water 

Recommended Age: 2 and ½ to 3 and ½ years  Level of Parent Involvement: Low, this presentation is quite short, then once presented to the child the child may work independently    Prerequisites  None    Materials  2 identical jugs (one containing water 2 thirds full)  Small sponge or cloth for wiping up spills  Tray    Preparation  Fill […]

spooning grains

 Spooning grains 

Recommended Age: 2 and ½ to 3 and ½ years  Level of Parent Involvement: Medium, to set up and present the activity then low once the child has been shown they may practice independently    Prerequisites  The child must be able to carry a tray with objects    Materials  Two small low bowls (identical)  Type of dry […]