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“Watching a child makes it obvious that the development of his mind comes about through his movements.” Dr. Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind.
9. Water Table Ideas - There are endless possibilities with a water table. In infancy, it can be as simple as a shallow container with a little water for them to explore. Once they’re on their feet and standing, you can introduce a water table or large bin, along with pitchers, small containers, funnels, colanders, etc.
10. Sink or Float Experiment - gather items around the home (or outside) that will either sink or float in the water. This is a great “first” science experiment for toddlers. You can choose objects that will make a splash for some added excitement.
You can also add two additional containers for your child to sort the items that sink vs. float, then talk about it and make predictions about what they think will happen. This is a wonderful activity for language development.
11. Water Painting - This activity is great for children as young as one. Offer a bowl of water and a paint brush. You can do this indoors with construction paper (with a small bowl of water so that the paper doesn’t get overly saturated) or outdoors where your child can “paint” rocks, the sidewalk, brick walls, etc.
Doing it outdoors is fun because the sun will dry the water and your child can repeat it as many times as they like.
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