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Procedure
Place a diapered baby sitting up in a baby bathtub without water.
Fill the pail from the Super Sand Set with a small amount of water.
Holding the screen over the baby’s legs, pour some of the water from
the pail through the screen so the baby can see and feel it as it pours
out from the holes. Repeat several times until you have poured all
of the water into the baby bathtub. Then use the shovel to scoop up
some of the water to pour over the baby’s legs again for a different
sensation. Allow the baby to explore splashing in the water and using
the shovel in the water. Try not to get water in the baby’s eyes or face
as he or she might not like it.
Note: Never leave a child unattended around water, no matter how
small the amount.
Reference
Fisher Price (n.d.). Play and learn: Family activities. Retrieved April
11, 2007 from http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st=30ande=pl
ayandlearnandccat=play_and_learn
Reaching
Objective
This activity will help babies develop muscle strength. Note: Young
babies at this age are always reaching for things.
Materials
• Suction Cup Activity Set *
• Giggle and Roll Set *
Procedure
Hold the baby in your lap and give him/her a toy to hold such as one
listed above. Allow the baby to play with the toy, shaking it around.
Then, take the toy from the baby and hold it a little higher than his or
her reach. Encourage the baby to reach for the toy, stretching her or
his muscles. Be sure to praise the baby for reaching and to give the
baby the toy as a reward.
Reference
Silberg, J. (2001). Games to play with babies (3rd ed.). Beltsville, MD:
Gryphon House.
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