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Where Did it Go?
Get three empty square tissue boxes.
Cut out the open end of each box so that a small stuffed toy could fit
underneath.
Sit with the child and show him the small toy.
Tell him that you are going to hide the toy for him to find.
Put the toy under one of the boxes.
Shuffle the boxes around.
Ask the child, “Can you find the toy?”
Observe to see if the child lifts each box until he finds the toy.
Repeat this game as long as the child enjoys the hide and seek.
Special Needs Tip
For a child with a developmental delay, turn the boxes with the
open end up. Have him “find” the toy IN the box and take the
toy OUT of the box.
One year olds still explore objects by putting them into their mouths. Infant
and toddler toys are best because they are non-toxic and do not have small
parts like wheels that could break off.
Rotate the play materials in your classroom. Put out something new every
couple of days to spark curiosity and interest. Do not put too much out at
once or children can become over-stimulated.
Your toddlers may want you to read the same story or sing the same song
over again. That is okay. This repetition will help them learn and make it easier
for them to join in.
Look for ways your children are showing inventiveness and flexibility. For
example, using sticks when the shovels are gone or moving a box to step
up to the sink. These are signs that they are developing important skills for
learning how to solve problems.
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