Material: Small Container

Steps:

• Adult Prep: Use markers to draw one narrow, horizontal slit (about 2 inches long) onto the container lid. Carefully cut the slit using scissors. Secure the lid shut with masking tape.
• Use scissors to cut the foam sheets into many small, 1-inch squares. Drop the cut squares into the small container.
• Place the target container flat on the table. Encourage your child to hold the container firmly with their helper hand to stabilize it.
• Pick up the tongs. Use the tongs to grab one foam square using a strong pincer grip.
• Carefully aim the foam piece toward the narrow slot. Push the foam piece completely through the slot and drop it inside the container.
• Continue transferring all the foam pieces into the slot until the small container is empty.

Safety Tip:
Since this activity involves small foam pieces and the use of scissors during preparation, constant, direct adult supervision is required. Small pieces of foam are a choking hazard for children under five.