Visual Perception - Page 6 of 13

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 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.

The Paper Roll Spy Tubes

Steps:

Hold two cardboard paper rolls side by side.
Use masking tape to wrap around the middle of the rolls to stick them together.
Decorate the outside of your spy tubes using colorful markers.
Use a hole puncher to make one hole on the outside edge of each roll.
Thread a piece of yarn through the holes to create a strap.
Ask an adult to help tie the yarn ends so the strap is secure.
Now, look through your spy tubes to find specific colors in the room!

Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is required while using the hole puncher and yarn to ensure safety.

Foamy Pan Treasure Search

Steps:

Fill the aluminium foil pan with a thick layer of shaving cream. Spread it out to cover the whole bottom.
Sprinkle a handful of colorful sequins all over the foam. Use your fingers to push them down so they are hidden.
Give your child the tongs and the empty plastic container.
Ask your child to use the tongs to search through the foam and find the hidden gems.
Once they find a sequin, they must pick it up and drop it into the plastic container.
See if they can find all the colors of the rainbow!

Safety Tip:
Shaving cream can be irritating to the eyes. Always supervise closely. Ensure your child does not place the shaving cream or sequins in their mouth. Wash hands thoroughly after play.