Newspaper Nest Foot Deliver
Purpose
This activity is a wonderful way to build core strength and body awareness. By using their feet as pincers, children engage their tummy muscles and improve balance. It teaches them how to grade their movement and manage their body in space. This type of heavy work is very calming for many kids. It also helps with the coordination needed for daily tasks like dressing. Plus, it turns cleaning up into a fun challenge!
Activity Steps
Steps:
- Crumple several sheets of newspaper into large, loose balls with your child.
- Place a basket on a rug at one end of the room.
- Put the newspaper balls in a pile a few feet away from the basket.
- Have your child sit on a pillow on the floor, facing the basket.
- Encourage them to lean back and brace themselves with their hands behind them.
- Challenge them to pick up one newspaper ball using only their feet.
- They must lift their legs carefully and drop the ball into the basket.
- See how many nests they can deliver without using their hands!
Safety Tip:
Ensure the floor is not slippery and the area is clear of sharp furniture corners.
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