Stacking

CP is one creative kid. We found that he does not get into trouble very often as we let him explore (safely) around the house (Inquiry learning). We only say no if it is breakable or can hurt him severely. We guide him to areas of the home that are fairly harmless. 

Yes, the cans can hurt him but we were working together and if they fell over we said "no big deal" and if you notice the cans leaned away from him (I may of had something to do with that, just in case)

On this day he was in the cabinet that holds tea, hot chocolate, and soup cans. He thought it was a great idea to try and stack all the cans. Well since there was about 8-10 I removed all but five from the situation so there was no fight and modeled how to stack the rest. 

Awesome motor skill and hand/eye coordination practice. 

We stack all sorts of things around our house. The usual of course, building blocks, Legos, cups. 

Now try a few unusual items to spice up your kiddo's day. It will help keep attention longer if you are able to change the items used. 
Examples: soda cans (full or empty - if you use empty, tape over the sharp opening), cups, plastic bowls, books (try various sizes and see if they can figure out the strongest "tower"), tissue boxes, empty toliet paper/ paper towel tubes. You get the idea :)

Cool Off on a Hot Day

 This summer has been so hot and we have needed to introduce a few new indoor activities that also allow for some stimulation and feel us cooled off. 

CP loves eating ice from our water cups. This gave me the idea of letting him play with ice! I used and extra shower curtain liner as a play mat on our floor and gave him a plastic tray of full of ice.

He used spoons and little Tupperware containers to transfer ice around and dump it on himself. 

He found that a lap full of ice was what he thought it was going to be as you can tell from his expression. 

This is a great sensory activity to help your kiddo practice hot/ cold, wet/dry, large/small, frozen/melted. 

It's never too early to start conversing with you child about things they experience. It will only build their vocabulary.