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The Secret Keyhole Drop

Steps:

Cut a narrow slot in a piece of cardboard using your scissors.
Use your markers to draw a treasure chest or a door around the secret slot.
Tape a craft stick to the edge of a large button to create a key handle.
Ask your child to hold the cardboard upright with their helper hand.
They must twist their wrist to align the button with the slot to push it through.
Try making the slot horizontal or vertical to change the wrist movement.

Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is required when using scissors and small buttons to prevent any choking hazards.

Newspaper Nest Foot Deliver

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.

The Sturdy Newspaper Bridge

Steps:

Lay a sheet of newspaper flat on a table.
Start at one corner and roll the paper into a very tight, thin tube.
Use a small piece of masking tape to secure the end.
Repeat this until you have at least ten strong paper tubes.
Place two stacks of blocks about six inches apart on the table.
Tape your paper tubes together to create a flat platform.
Lay the platform across the blocks to form a bridge.
Gently place more blocks on top of the bridge to see how much weight it can hold!

Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is recommended to help with the building and design of the bridge. Be careful with any small tape pieces that might stick to other surfaces.

The Vertical Sponge Trail

Steps:

Secure a long piece of butcher paper vertically to a wall at your child’s shoulder height using masking tape.
Use a marker to draw a simple, winding path across the paper.
Place a bowl of water on a nearby table or the floor.
Ask your child to soak the sponge and squeeze it until it is damp.
Challenge them to trace the path by squeezing the sponge along the marker line to leave a wet trail.
Encourage them to keep their arm high as they follow the winding road.

Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is recommended. Ensure that the floor beneath the paper is kept dry to prevent slips or falls.

The Heavy Balloon Balance Walk

Steps:

Blow up a balloon and tie it for your child.
Use masking tape to create a long, straight path on the floor.
Ask your child to stand at the start of the line.
Have them hold the balloon in front of them with both hands.
Place one bean bag on top of the balloon.
Challenge them to walk along the tape line.
They must keep the bean bag from sliding off the balloon!
If the bag falls, they should stop, reset, and try again.

Safety Tip:
Ensure the walking path is clear of furniture and trip hazards to prevent falls while your child is looking at the balloon.