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What Can We Make?
Set up a low balance beam three to four feet long in a safe place indoors or on
the playground.
Invite the children to walk across the balance beam, one foot at a time.
For children who have little difficulty, challenge them to try walking the beam
with a bean bag balanced on their head.
For children who struggle, hold their hand for the first few times, then let them
try it without support.
Variation: If a balance beam is not available, use a length of wide tape and try to
keep both feet on the tape.
Creativity At the Easel
Put away the paint brushes and try something new for painting.
Offer the children a long feather, a bottlebrush, toothbrushes, or cotton swabs.
Encourage the children to experiment with the types of patterns each item
makes on the paper.
Ask children what other items might be used instead of brushes.
So Many Leaves!
On a fall day, take the children to the playground to see the leaves that have
fallen from the trees.
Ask children, “What are some things we could do with so many leaves?”
Follow children’s lead and try out some of their ideas.
Some possible ideas might be to make a big pile of leaves and jump in; stuff
leaves into a scarecrow for the garden; make a nest for squirrels; paint leaves;
make a fall wreath; or fill small bags with leaves and make balls to toss.
Variation: In winter, encourage your children to use their imagination and think
of what to do with “so much snow!”
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