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Learning approaches for
development and school success
Activities and Strategies
for Development
A Bag of Homemade Fun
Get a tote bag and fill it with a few interesting washable items such as nested
measuring spoons, plastic cookie cutters in different shapes and colors, and
plastic eggs.
Place the tote bag on the floor and invite your child to explore what is inside
while you work at a task nearby.
As your child takes each item out, watch as he shows interest in how the objects
feel, how they are shaped, and how they come apart and back together.
See which item makes your child the most curious. Talk to him about that item.
Say for example, “You found the choo choo train shape.” or “Look! you put the
little spoons inside the big spoon!”
Change the items in the bag frequently so your child will be curious to see what
new homemade toy you have to explore!
Rainbow Milkshakes
Encourage your child to sample new food colors and flavors by making yogurt
milkshakes with different fruits.
Mix low-fat milk, yogurt and frozen or fresh blueberries in a blender until thick
like a milkshake.
Serve a couple of sips to your toddler to see if she likes it. For fun, let her try
drinking with a straw.
On a different day, use bananas or strawberries.
These nutritious shakes will give your toddler a chance to use her senses and
explore new colors, flavors and smells!
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