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Puzzle Blocks
Put out a set of puzzle blocks that was bought or is teacher-made.*
As children arrange and rotate the blocks, a picture puzzle is completed.
Children must pay attention for a period of time to arrange the blocks into
the picture.
*To make a set of simple puzzle blocks, you will need four solid color blocks or small boxes.
Arrange the blocks in a 2x2 square.
Hold the blocks in place with one hand while you use a permanent marker in your other hand
to draw a “happy face” with two eyes and a wide smile across the top surface of all 4 blocks.
Mix up the blocks so the children will have to turn them to create the “happy face.”
If the children need a more challenging puzzle, make one with 9 blocks (3x3).
Special Needs Tip
Use black on white to create a contrast for children with visual
difficulties.
It’s Snowing Cotton
Add a new prop to the Dramatic Play Center at the beginning of the week.
For example, add several short and long pieces of white cotton batting (used to
fill pillows) or cloth available at any craft store.
Encourage the children to use their imagination for ways the cotton batting can
be used.
For example, children can make blankets for the baby dolls, capes for super
heroes, long white beards looped around their ears, or snow on the ground.
A Guessing Box
You will need an oatmeal box with a lid and small toys or familiar objects. (Be
sure all small toys are safe for two year olds.)
Cut a hole in the lid large enough for the child to slip his hand into.
Place a secret toy or object in the container.
Invite the child to put his hand into the container and try to guess the secret
object.
If he has trouble, ask questions that focus attention on what it feels like in his
hand such as, “Is it hard? Can you squeeze it? Is it bumpy?”
Try to encourage the child to wait for at least three clues before he opens the
lid to discover the contents.