Activities

Float Your Boat PDF FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.

Support your toddlers development with this activity.

What You Need:

• Household objects that can get wet


• Large container of water

What To Do:

1. With your child collect items around your home that are safe for your child to play with (and can get wet), such as a metal and plastic spoons, leaves, and a toy car.


2. Fill a large container with water.


3. Explain to your child what the terms “sinking” and “floating” mean by placing an object on the water and showing her.


4. Have your child choose one object at a time. Ask her, “Does it sink or float?” Repeat this for all the objects.


5. Make a pile of objects that sink and objects that float.

Related

Apple Oatmeal

Preparing this yummy breakfast is a simple way to make learning fun for your young child.

Flashlight Search

Play a fun game using household items, such as a flashlight.

Clothes Pin Drop

Make counting and sorting fun by using clothespins

Stop and Go

Increase your child's awareness of his body and listening skills through this fun activity

Lemonade Scones

This is a delicious and fun recipe!

Most Popular

Jan Ken Po (Junk an’ a po)

Teach your child Jan Ken Po to decide who goes first when taking turns

Cup Phones

Use cup phones to teach your child about communication.

Beginning to Share

This activity helps your preschooler practice sharing with others.

Friendship Saimin

Try this recipe after reading Plenty Saimin by Feng Feng Hutchins

My Turn, Your Turn

Use this game to model words and turn taking

Featured

Friendship Saimin

Try this recipe after reading Plenty Saimin by Feng Feng Hutchins

My Turn, Your Turn

Use this game to model words and turn taking

Cereal Box Board Game

Try the following games as you model turn taking, listening, cooperating, negotiating, and conflict resolution.

Singing and Movement

During everyday activities, sing to or play simple games with your baby.