For my parenting class wer are supposed to take objects from home and make them into an educational toy for a 1 year old. I have no clue what to do and we are not able to take parts from other toys so I am clueless please help.
2007-09-16 14:42:40 · 7 answers · asked by studentoftheworld 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Wrap oragne juice cartons in construction paper (chrstmas present like) and decorative ribbons to make oversized stacking blocks. Or take posterboard and cut out two 2x4 inch strips and super glue stones (large enough to not fit into a toilet paper tube to prevent choking hazards) one on each end of the paper and fold in half to make clackers. Make fingerpaints by cooking 2 cups cold water, 3tsp sugar, and 1/2 c. cornstarch over low heat for five minutes until you have a thick clear mixture, then stir in 1 tbs. light korn syrup (such as Karo syrup). After that, pour mix ino small containers with lids and add a few drops of food coloring to each, then shake!
2007-09-16 15:31:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sherri 25 had a great idea! Our toddler room starts at 15 months and their favourite thing right now is the activity wall. As the PP suggested, there are lots of different textures, mirrors, buttons, zippers sewn onto a mat we've mounted to a wall. The kids sit in front of it and it holds their attention for a long time. Make sure any fabrics you use are well washed and the activity you create can be washed and/or disinfected. The number one mistake co-op students at our centres make is bringing in activities that can only be used once and must be tossed because they can't be cleaned. One year olds will put everything in their mouths and safety is key.
An activity I made for one of my field placements was a small blow up pool filled with different sizes/textures/colours of balls. The older infants had a great time exploring in there, although it did cost quite a bit at the dollar store.
Good luck!
2007-09-16 22:32:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For this one, safety is a big factor, so nothing they could choke on. But what most kids like that age, is tupperware and pots and pans. Make a drum set.
Watch the spoon, if its wood, that it doesnt have spinters. But anything plastic is good, measuring spoons.
2007-09-16 21:49:38 · answer #3 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a pupput out of a sock. Here's a good one, a picture book with animals that includes different textures. Example: a bunny with a patch of soft white fur and a cat sticking its tounge out with a piece of scratch paper or sand, and a colorful fish with sequins as scales. They learn animals and textures.
2007-09-16 21:55:03 · answer #4 · answered by 9/12er 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cardboard carton that held 6 eggs. cut the top off and refix along a short end. paint or crayon it green. two big black eyes and two nostrils and you've got a snappy crocodile.
education wise, ssssnap sounds (s is not easy for some kids), what does croc like to eat? will croc wait quietly and pounce on his dinner?
2007-09-20 18:59:06 · answer #5 · answered by yorkie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pots and pans are safe and fun. Try stackable tupperware. My neice and son loved stacking cups at this age!
2007-09-16 21:48:12 · answer #6 · answered by Skeptically cautious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Balls are still the best, and containers and plastic bowls big wooden spoons, and blocks.
2007-09-16 21:54:41 · answer #7 · answered by PROBLEM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋