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The Feather Wind-Trace

Steps:

Tape a long piece of butcher paper to the floor using masking tape.
Use a marker to draw a wide, winding path from one end to the other.
Place a soft pom-pom at the start of your windy path.
Give your child a feather and show them how to use it as a broom.
Challenge them to sweep the pom-pom all the way to the finish line.
Make sure they keep the pom-pom inside the lines as they move.

Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is recommended. Ensure the child stays in a stable kneeling or sitting position to prevent slipping on the paper.

The Ziplock Button Slide

Steps:

Use markers to draw three different colored circles on the front of a Ziplock bag.
Place buttons that match those colors inside the bag.
Add a small splash of water to the bag.
Seal the bag very tightly to prevent leaks.
Tape the bag flat onto a table using masking tape.
Ask your child to use their pointer finger to slide buttons into the matching circles.
Encourage them to move slowly to keep the buttons under their finger.

Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is required. Buttons are a choking hazard. Ensure the bag is sealed and taped down firmly.

The Yarn Cross Clip Challenge

Steps:

Take a large, flat piece of Cardboard. Use Masking Tape to secure it to a table.
Cut several long pieces of Yarn. Tape the ends to the edges of the cardboard.
Stretch the yarn in different directions so they stretch across the middle of the board.
Make sure the yarn pieces cross each other to create several X shapes.
Give your child a handful of Clothespins. Use Markers to draw a dot on each pin.
Challenge your child to find a spot where two pieces of yarn cross.
They must reach across the board and clip a clothespin exactly on that X.
Encourage them to keep their helper hand resting on the cardboard corner for stability.
Once all the X spots are clipped, see if they can un-clip them with one hand!

Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is recommended. Ensure the cardboard has smooth edges. Keep small clothespins away from younger children who might swallow them.

The Sticky Plate Step

Steps:

Place six paper plates in a line on a smooth floor.
Use masking tape to secure the plates to the floor so they do not move.
Put several loops of masking tape on top of each plate with the sticky side facing up.
Ask your child to take off their shoes and socks.
Have them walk slowly across the plates, feeling their feet stick to the tape.
Encourage them to lift their knees high to pull their feet away from the sticky surface!

Safety Tip:
Choking Hazard. This activity uses masking tape which can be torn into small pieces. Always supervise your child closely. Ensure the plates are taped down firmly to prevent slipping.

The Button Balance Scale

Steps:

Lay a pencil flat on a table. Use a small piece of masking tape to stop it from rolling.
Place the middle of the ruler on top of the pencil. It should tilt back and forth like a seesaw.
Use your thumb and pointer finger to pick up a single button from your collection.
Place the button gently on one end of the ruler.
Now, try to place a second button on the other side to balance the weight.
When the ruler stays level without touching the table, your child has mastered the challenge of finding the center of gravity.
Keep adding buttons to see how many the scale can hold before it tips.

Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is required. Buttons are a choking hazard. Keep them away from small children and pets at all times.