I've seen this activity all over the internet and have been so excited to try it with B! I saved up quite a few containers that open in different ways. I put a penny in each container and told Blake he could put the pennies in his bank if he could get them out of the containers and close them back up.
This is a great activity for motor skill development! I had containers that twisted, lifted, and flipped open.
Other items to put inside the containers:
candy
stickers
words on pieces of paper that make a sentence
legos
buttons
paper clips
beans
This activity is too fun, simple, and inexpensive to not give it a try!
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I've never seen this activity- what a great idea for fine motor dvpt. Before we know it, our babies will be doing activities like this. Little man is 4 months now- trying to savor every moment!
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Pennies!! How did I not think of that?! We have this tray and I havent thought of putting pennies inside, I was trying to find some cute trinket. Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! John is so into closing lids right now so I bet he would love it! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun idea. I think this would keep my youngest occupied for a long time. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow! I can't wait to try this activity with Christopher.
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ReplyDeleteI love this idea! Where were bloggers like you when my kids were toddlers??
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I love this idea! I can't wait to try it with Sweet Pea!
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