Good morning! Here are three invitations for middlers for another hot day in July.
Science Invitation: Color mixing with water
For this invitation you will need a collection of small clear containers, water, food coloring, and a small spoon or other way to move the water. Invite your child to help partially fill three of the containers with water and add one color of food coloring to each. We suggest setting all the containers on a tray or rimmed baking sheet. Invite your child to explore mixing colors in empty containers.
Fine Motor Invitation: Beads and string or fuzzy wire
As a fine motor invitation, we suggest setting out some beads with fuzzy wire (also known as chenille stems or pipe cleaners) or string. Fuzzy wire is a little easier to work with since it is stiff. If you only have string, remember to tie a bead on one end so they don’t all fall off. You can also wrap a piece of tape around the other end to make it easier to put the beads on.
Social/Emotional Invitation: Connecting: Share a story
Throughout this time, we have been encouraging children to tell their stories. We hope some of them have been recorded in some way. Today we suggest inviting your child to share one of their stories with a friend or relative. This could happen over the phone, through the mail, or by sending a paper airplane to a neighbor. We hope this helps your child connect with others and share their stories with the world.
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