Down – 1.3 – Add A Little

Let’s Wiggle

Tube Drop

Supplies:

• Empty paper towel roll (or toilet paper roll)
• Tape (or other method to attach the tube to a wall)
• 1 Container
• 3-10 Items small enough to fit through the tube

Based on your child, you might choose:

• • Plastic spoons
  • Washable markers (if your child can’t open them)
  • Small socks rolled into balls
  • Pompoms
  • Q-tips

Caution: Items small enough to fit through a paper towel tube may be potential choking hazards. Use your discretion when choosing which items to use. If preferred, consider making a wider tube from cardboard or by combining two tubes. Then you can use larger items, such as plastic chain links, and still have just as much fun.

Prep:

• Using tape, or another method, secure the tube to an open section of wall
• Place all the items in the container

Time to Play:

• Invite your child over. Choose an item to drop through the tube. Be excited when it falls out the bottom.
• Encourage your child to try dropping an item through the tube.

Let’s Explore

Tunnel Play

Supplies:

• Materials to build a small tunnel, consider:
  • Mega Bloks or other connecting blocks
  • Cardboard
  • Small furniture with tall enough legs for toys to go under
• 1 year old appropriate small cars or balls

Prep:

• Build a tunnel that is big enough for your cars or balls to go through and is about as long as your child’s arm

Time to Play:

• Show your child how to roll a car or ball under the tunnel. Encourage them to roll one under.
• Consider sitting on the opposite side of the tunnel from your child so you can pass the cars and balls back under the tunnel to them.
• Extend the play: If your child wants to crawl under the tunnel themselves, consider using a sturdy chair or bench as a 1 year old sized tunnel. Set it in an open area and encourage them to crawl under.