Reason for Resourcefulness
When I worked as an assistant director for a preschool, one afternoon several teachers called in sick at the last minute. The director and I rushed to cover rooms without having time to prepare activities. I covered the baby room, and she covered the two-year-old room. Once a sub for the baby room arrived, I went to relieve my boss. When I entered the room, I was meet with a pleasant surprise: she had SEVEN TWO-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN QUIETLY SITTING around a table. She used the resources around her and created this idea:
The Creation
1 Small Cup (3oz)
1 oz of water
1 Paint Brush per Child
Hard Surface: counter tops, dinning room table, tile, bathtub, etc
Allow child to paint on a hard surface with water.
Since two-year-old children are exploring how to make vertical, horizontal, and circular strokes with writing utensils, this activity appeals not only to their interests but also to their motor development.
That activity is supported by Piaget's cognitive theory. Toddlers need stimulation of new experiences to learn about their world. Great idea!
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