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We used a funnel to fill sets of balloons with pantry items of varying texture: 2 each of rice, flour, sugar, small pearl tapioca, lentils, quinoa, and pumpkin seeds. The kiddos then used their sense of touch to pair off the matching balloons while also trying to identify the sometimes mysterious contents.
Filling the balloons was almost a bigger hit than the matching done afterward. I think we'll add more textures as the balloons we have filled become easier to match and a harder version of the game is needed.
15 comments:
What an awesome idea. This would be a perfect activity for tot school!
Great idea. Thanks for sharing. I'm putting a link on my blog to this for future reference. :)
What a neat idea. Thanks!
I love this DIY matching game idea. So simple! Thanks for sharing.
awesome idea !!!! shall have to get my own set made!!! Thanks for sharing the idea!!
Such a clever game (and I kinda like that that it looks like you have a bowl full of homemade hearts!)
What a creative and educational game!!! I agree that it looks like a bowl of hearts, how fun!
Amy
what a fun idea!!
That is brilliant!
I love this idea! I've posted a link to it here: http://www.squidoo.com/toddler-workbox
What an awesome idea to share. I am new to blogging but have lots of new ideas on my blog. Please visit.
Brill idea, will be trying with my little man, just need to get supplies, put link on my (very new) blog.
http://www.being-a-mama.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the idea. I'm an OT in a skilled nursing facility and a lot of my patients lately have sensory issues. Can't wait to build and use. I'm thinking of using cheap socks because we can't have latex and I'm a terrible at sewing!
Every now and then you stumble upon an idea of sheer genius - and this is it! I LOVE this. It would be so great for kids with sensory issues. Thanks so much! :)
what a great idea! what kiind of balloons did you use?
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