Transferring Activities are something we do in various ways and most of the time what keeps My Munchkin occupied while I am in the kitchen.
Some of the transferring kitchen activities she does are:
1)Transferring cut potato or vegetables into a bowl of water;
2)Transferring from bowl of water into a colander;
3)Picking up peels or remains of the vegetables that are being cleaned and putting them into a bowl which later we throw into the trash.
Based on her involvement in the above, I made her a transferring activity for her shelf. This one involved transferring balls from one bowl to another.
Things needs to make this DIY are:
1)Two bowls preferably similar ones;
2)Small table tennis balls – I used a dozen;
3)A tea strainer – you can also use a big spoon
What do we do? Put all the balls into one bowl and the tea strainer or spoon into the other. This is kept together on the work shelf or play area. Show your Munchkin how to use the strainer or spoon to scoop a ball from the ball and drop it into the other bowl.
If your Munchkin is like mine, then be ready to find balls in different corners or the house and some just disappear as well.
Age: Around 16 to 18 months (or as needed)
Purpose: Helps develop hand eye coordination.
It is simple things we find and can make at home that actually help in our children’s development. Everyday activities are one of the best things to involve your child in.
Do you involve your Munchkin in your Kitchen activities?