Recommended Age: 2 and ½ years and onwards When the child begins this exercise as a 2 and ½ year old it is reasonable to expect that they may struggle to complete the exercise from start to finish. The young child doing this exercise is building their concentration through a sequence of steps, it will […]
Recommended Age: 3y+ Level of Parent Involvement: Low, mostly preparation and supervision Materials 4 differently shaped varieties of pasta – 10 pieces of each shape (the differences in shape should be easily discernible) 4 small bowls that are the same as each other (for the different shapes of pasta) 1 larger bowl (for all of […]
Recommended Age: 3y+ Level of Parent Involvement: Low, mostly preparation and supervision Materials Sidewalk chalk for outdoors A concrete/paved drive or pathway Steps Using the sidewalk chalk, draw a long line with straight sections, turns and loops on the concrete drive/pathway. Explain to your child that you are going to walk on the line. Model […]
Recommended Age: 3y+ Level of Parent Involvement: Low, mostly preparation and supervision Materials Autumn leaves A basket to put the leaves in A roll of Clear Contact/Self-adhesive Protective Book Covering Masking tape A full-length window (or window at the child’s height) Preparation Invite your child to go on a nature walk around your […]
Recommended Age: 2.5y+ Level of Parent Involvement: Low, mostly preparation and supervision Prerequisites None Materials Two mandarins in a fruit bowl/basket A bowl for the peel A serving tray/bowl for the mandarin segments Small tongs Preparation For younger children, partially open the peel at the top of each mandarin. If possible, […]
Recommended Age: 3.5y+ Level of Parent Involvement: Low, mostly preparation and supervision Prerequisites Can carry a tray with objects on it Can follow instructions and model what he has been shown Materials Shallow tray, wooden box or baking tray Light coloured sand A short ruler or piece of wood to smooth the […]
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, […]
