Using Tongs
ages 3-6
Supplies
Cotton balls, small tongs, small bowl.
Activity Detail
Set a pile of cotton balls on the table. Have your child use tongs (small ones) to pick up the cotton balls and place them in a small bowl. This activity is a wonderful way to build up the hand muscles that your child will use when he or she holds a pencil or crayon. You can also use this activity as a way to practice basic math skills -- counting, addition, and subtraction.
Comments
it's a great, simple activity , that's n ot messy, that young kids will enjoy
- Posted on Jun 22, 2007
It is also fun to try different size tongs and different size objects. You can place the objects in a plastic ice cube tray. Great idea!
- Posted on Jun 29, 2007
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