Good morning! Welcome back. We hope you found some time for reflection and renewal over the weekend. Here are three invitations to start your week.
Sensory Invitation: Washing baby dolls
You can set this invitation up in an empty storage bin, the bathtub, or a sink. You will need a washable baby doll (or other washable toy), some baby wash, a washcloth and a towel. Invite your child to help wash the baby in the tub. Through this activity they are reflecting on care routines, practicing washing, and building sensory schema.
Language/Literacy Invitation: The Skin You Live In by Michael J. Tyler
We loved this reading of The Skin You Live In by Michael J. Tyler. This book links with both other invitations for today. For some it will also connects with Juneteenth which is this Friday. This book may be a place to start or continue conversations about skin tone and finding descriptive words other than “black” and “white” for people’s skin.
Art Invitation: Mixing paint for skin tones
For this invitation you will need white, brown, black, red and yellow paint and some jars in which to mix them. Invite your child to explore how they can create the perfect match for their skin. How would they describe this color? What would they name it? Can they make paint that matches a friend or family member too?
This invitation involves color theory, identity, and language.
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