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The Supine Tape Rescue

Steps:

Place two sturdy boxes about two feet apart on a carpeted floor.
Stretch several long strips of masking tape between the boxes with the sticky side facing down toward the floor.
Press lightweight treasures like ribbons, feathers, and paper clips onto the sticky tape bridge.
Ask your child to lie on their back on the floor between the two boxes, looking up at the tape.
Encourage them to reach up with one hand to peel a treasure off the tape.
Challenge them to use their other hand to hold a basket as they rescue all the treasures!

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child to ensure they do not put any small items like paper clips in their mouth.

Stuffed Animal Delivery Drive

Steps:

Use your masking tape to mark a large parking square on a smooth floor or rug.
Place your child’s favorite stuffed animal inside the basket.
Ask your child to add several blocks to the basket to make it heavy for the delivery.
Have your child stand behind the basket and place both hands on the rim.
Encourage your toddler to push the basket slowly across the room toward the tape square.
Cheer for them when they park the delivery right inside the lines!

Safety Tip:
CHOKING HAZARD: This activity uses small blocks and tape. Always supervise your child closely and keep small parts away from the mouth.

The Felt Fish Hook Rescue

Steps:

Use your markers to draw 5 small fish shapes on your felt.
Carefully cut out the felt fish using your scissors.
Cut 5 tiny strips of cardboard, about 1 inch long each.
Glue the ends of a cardboard strip to a fish to make a small loop.
Repeat this for all 5 fish and place them inside your basket.
Take a pipe cleaner and twist one end into a small, sturdy hook.
Wrap the other end of the pipe cleaner around your child’s index finger.
Challenge your child to hold the basket steady with one hand.
Use the finger hook to snag a fish loop and lift it out!

Safety Tip:
Pipe cleaners have wire ends. Ensure the ends are curled inward or covered with tape to prevent scratches.

The Giant Newspaper Chopstick Challenge

Steps:

Lay a large sheet of newspaper flat on the floor.
Roll the paper corner to corner as tightly as possible.
Use masking tape to secure the ends of the paper log.
Make a second log so you have a pair of giant chopsticks.
Place a stuffed animal on the floor and a basket nearby.
Hold one log in each hand and squeeze the toy between them.
Carry the toy carefully and drop it into the basket!

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child to ensure they use the paper logs safely and do not hit others.

The Button Cookie Spatula Flip

Steps:

Help your child cut five medium circles from a piece of cardboard to make the cookies.
Glue three colorful buttons onto each cookie to look like chocolate chips.
Cut a long, thin rectangle from the cardboard to act as the spatula handle.
Tape a smaller square of cardboard to the end of the handle to finish the spatula.
Place the cookies button-side down on a flat table.
Challenge your child to slide the spatula under a cookie and flip it over into a nearby basket.
Ask them to use their other hand to hold the basket steady while they flip!

Safety Tip:
Buttons are a choking hazard. Always supervise your child and ensure all materials are stored safely after play.