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Stack Up
Offer the children hollow or cardboard blocks to stack on the carpet, as well as
small blocks for use at the table.
Sit on the carpet or at the table with a few children as they build.
Ask them to help you play a stacking game.
Put one block down and say to a child,“Now you put one on top.”
Next, you place another block, modeling how to carefully balance the block on
the stack.
Say again to the next child,“Now you put one on top.”
Take turns to see how high you can stack the blocks before they fall down.
Special Needs Tip
The larger blocks may work better for children with vision or fine
motor difficulties.
Let’s Shop!
Create a grocery store in your Dramatic Play Center. Ask parents to bring in
empty cereal boxes, milk cartons, spaghetti boxes, and other clean containers
for the store.
Give each child a small shopping bag or basket to hold with one hand.
Invite them to pick pretend food items from the shelf with the other hand and
place it in their bag or basket.
If children have difficulty holding with one hand and filling with another, they can
put their basket down and fill it with both hands.
After shopping, encourage the children to stack their items back on the shelves
for the next shoppers.
Cultural Tip
Include a variety of ethnic food containers.
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