Playing Pretend
Make an Autumn leaves placemat
Make or buy some cheap stamps and ink pads. You will be surprised at how much enjoyment your toddler will get from them!
Age group: 2 years+
What you need:
- Ink pads (any colour) or paint
- Paper
- Stamps, foam shapes and letters
What to do:
- Show your toddler how to press the shapes or stamps into the ink or paint and then onto paper.
- Let him explore all the shapes freely.
- If you are using letters, show him his name and let him try to recreate it.
I am a preschool and primary school teacher and mum to 3 children. I have been involved in education since 1997 and have trained in a variety of educational specialist areas. It is with this expertise that I write articles to help parents and educators provide quality learning experiences for the children in their care.
