Today is the mid-point of the week and the middle of the month of April! Here are some invitations we hope may engage your toddler today.
Sensory/Fine Motor Invitation: Sand, bottles and funnels
You can use “playground sand” or moon sand or kinetic sand for this invitation. Put it in a large bowl or bin with an empty bottle with a narrow neck (an empty plastic water bottle works well), a funnel that fits into the bottle, and a measuring spoon or scoop.
This invitation stimulates problem-solving skills and cognitive development, builds motor skills, and
Art Invitation: Sponge Painting
Set out some cut-up sections of sponge, or knotted pieces of rag, paint, and paper and see what your toddler does with the materials.
This activity is a bridge between finger paint and painting with brushes. It also builds some of the skills needed for using stamps and ink pads. It encourages creative expression and the development of sensory schemas.
Outdoor Invitation: Yoga
There are many wonderful yoga resources available. We especially like Cosmic Kids Yoga for videos, the yoga books by Miriam Gates (available through the Durham County Library Hoopla app), and the free printable posters from Kids Yoga Stories.
Yoga builds balance, flexibility, along with self-regulation and empathy.
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