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Rain Sticks
You will need an empty paper towel roll, strong paper or fabric, heavy masking
tape or duct tape, bird seed or small pebbles, markers, and a small scoop.
Cut out two paper or fabric circles larger than the ends of the towel roll. Cover
one end of the tube and secure it with the tape.
Let your child decorate the outside of the tube with markers.
Have your child scoop out some bird seed and put it in the tube.
Cover the other end of the tube and tape securely.
Play music and sing along as your child shakes the Rain Stick.
Dress Up
Get a large box to hold dress up clothes and items that encourage your child’s
imagination. Some things to put in the box might be:
• older children’s or adults’ old clothes including shirts, hats, pants, scarves,
shawls, jewelry, and shoes;
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old purses, wallets, and briefcases;
small electronic equipment such as cell phones and remote controls that are
no longer in use are also fun (remove any wires, batteries, or other pieces that
might be dangerous); and
large pieces of “leftover” fabric of different colors and textures. Look for
these on the clearance table at a fabric store.
Put the box near your child’s dolls and stuffed animals.
Watch your child engage in free expression and make believe!
This is also a great activity for your child to do with a friend—maybe they’ll put
on a show for you!
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