WHAT YOU NEED
- Gather together a wide range of shoelaces, ribbons and cords. Large stationers', gift shops and the haberdashery section of department stores are good sources.
- Place them in a variety of textured bags such as a wash mitt, toilet bag and fabric pocket.
- For safety reasons, be particularly vigilant when using these resources with the very young.
Benefits of using this resource
Supports children's line schemas
Develops fine motor skills
Encourages exploration
Develops vocabulary
Develops understanding of length and measure
Playing the game
- Place the bags of resources in the sitting area near to the children.
- Invite the children to explore them. Do not feel that you need to engage with and talk to the children immediately. Allow them time to explore the resources for themselves.
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