I’ve seen this opening and closing activity all over the internet and have been so excited to try it with B!
I saved up quite a few containers that open in different ways. I put a penny in each container and told Blake he could put the pennies in his bank if he could get them out of the containers and close them back up.
This is a great activity for motor skill development! I had containers that twisted, lifted, and flipped open.
Other items to put inside the containers:
candy
stickers
words on pieces of paper that make a sentence
legos
buttons
paper clips
beans
This activity is too fun, simple, and inexpensive to not give it a try!
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Tricia
Monday 3rd of May 2010
I love this idea! I can't wait to try it with Sweet Pea!
Katherine
Saturday 1st of May 2010
I love this idea! Where were bloggers like you when my kids were toddlers??
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Lucy
Saturday 1st of May 2010
Great idea, mama! Glad to find your blog and following. I am always looking for fun, new activities for my kiddies. Looks like I'll be learning a lot from you.
Angela
Friday 30th of April 2010
Wow! I can't wait to try this activity with Christopher.