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Bunches of Bandaids
Use one of your child’s dolls to teach about body parts.
Pretend that the doll has a scrape on its forehead, elbow, knee, cheek, tummy,
back, hand, or foot.
Let your child help put a bandaid on each part as you name it. Encourage
him to say the name of each body part.
Have plenty of bandaids for this activity so your child can put some on
himself too!
Making Waves
Get a medium-sized clear plastic bottle such as one from shampoo or a one liter
soft drink. Remove all labels.
Fill the bottle about 1/3 of the way with water and add some food coloring.
Fill the bottle the rest of the way with light colored or clear oil (such as mineral
or baby oil).
Glue the lid on securely or use colorful duct tape to keep the lid on tight.
Encourage your child to shake and move the bottle gently and watch the waves
and the tiny bubbles that form. Help her describe what she sees as she moves
the bottle different ways.
Glorious Gardening
Check with your local nursery to see what types of fruit or vegetable plants
grow easily in your area.
You will need one or two small plants, some potting soil, a container, and a few
safe gardening tools.
Outdoors, let your child help dump the soil into the container, use the tools to
prepare the soil for planting, and gently place the plants in the soil. If you have
space for a garden, let your child help place the plants into the ground instead of
the container.
Use an empty milk jug for watering.
Go outside everyday to check the plants and water when necessary.
Help your child describe the changes he sees as the plants grow, flower, and bear
fruit. Encourage him to touch them gently. Be sure to taste them when they are
ready to eat!