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BOOKS & ACTIVITIESLet’shave funtogether!From dressing up to makingmusical instruments, there arelots of simple and easy gamesto enjoy with your child at homeYOUR toddler will be verykeen to explore the worldaround them. is is astage where children arenaturally quite inquisitive.Encourage your child to figurethings out and to try new things.Make musical instrumentsExample Make your own musicalinstruments using a variety of differenttubs and fillings. Dried beans, uncookedrice or lentils work well. Also, try puttingsofter items in the containers. Let thechild play with the different soundsobjects can make, and try concepts likefaster and slower, louder and softer.The benefits Children love making noiseand experimenting with the differentsounds they can make. This will alsohelp your child develop a sense of rhythmand beat.Potato stampsExample Cut a potato into slices about 1cm thick. Tracea shape on to your potato slice and cut it out – tryhearts, stars, circles or squares. You can also try lettershapes! Let your children dip the potatoes into dishesof paint. Use thick paint for making pictures or cards,and fabric paint if you want to decorate T-shirts orpillow cases. Children will love making art withpotatoes!The benefits This kind of activity helps develop finemotor muscles, because the child is using their armand shoulder muscles. These skills require time,patience and plenty of practice.24Bookbug