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One to One
Collect empty egg cartons. Get colorful plastic eggs that will fit in them.
Cut each carton in half and put six eggs in each.
Show the children how to dump the eggs and put them back in place.
A challenging variation of this activity is to put a small toy inside the plastic
eggs and show the children how to open them, take the toys out, put the toys
back in and close the eggs. Choose toys that are not a choking hazard and big
enough that only one toy will fit in each egg. This variation adds additional fine
motor practice.
Nest and Stack
Gather sets of different kinds of containers that fit inside each other such
as plastic bowls and cardboard boxes. Begin with three of each that are very
different in size.
Put the sets where the children can reach them easily.
Show them how to dump the containers and put them back with the smaller
ones fitting into the larger.
Show them how to turn them over and stack them.
Now, sit back and watch them explore!
If the children need a challenge, add one or two more containers or boxes to
each set.
Where Did It Go?
You will need a piece of posterboard, several large rubber bands, and a mediumsized
sturdy toy car.
Roll up the posterboard to make a “tunnel” large enough for the car to fit
through. Secure it in place with the rubber bands.
Arrange the children so they see the outside of the tunnel. As they watch, push
the car into the tunnel.
Push it gently enough so it stays inside. Ask, “Where did the car go?”
Tilt one end of the tunnel so the car comes out the other side. “Here it is!”
Let one of the children try to push the car through. If it gets “lost” ask again,
“Where did the car go?,” and then help tilt the tunnel so the car comes out.
If the children enjoy this, put the tunnel and a few cars where they can play with
them on their own.
Note: Check to be sure your toy cars are safe for one year olds. Make sure the wheels and
all other parts do not come off easily to avoid a choking hazard.