Balloon Fun
Time
- 5 to 10 minutes
Materials
- Package of balloons
Directions
- This activity helps your child to explore force and motion. Inflate the balloons and tie them off with the string.
- Suspend them from the ceiling just low enough to be reached, and hit them gently with the palm of the hand.
Extensions
- Try to move the balloons by blowing them.
- Hit the balloons using only the head.
- Put your hands behind your back and walk through the balloons, letting them brush your faces.
Number Matchup
Materials
- Index cards
- Pen or marker
- Old magazines (optional)
- Scissors (optional)
- Glue (optional)
Directions
- Make up two sets of index cards. On one set write numbers from 1 to 10, or higher. On the other set, draw (or cut outfrom magazines) pictures of objects that correspond to the numbers of the first set.
- Lay all the cards on the table, face up, and have your child match each numbered card to the card with the corresponding number of objects.