Colourful rings in the colours of the rainbow and lots of possiblities to loop them - all mixed up or sortedin various ways - and taking them down again.
Introduction
An old friend of mine was looking for ideas to animate her son to do different motoric tasks. She also wanted to give him the chance to explore the colours a little more. Because he sticks everything in his mouth to explore it more, I have used child safe, non-toxic varnish for this occasion.
To begin with it is best to offer only one size of plain rings. This creates the possibility to concentrate on motoric sequences first. Later ones this skill is mastered introduce the colours and different ring sizes and then all the ring variations.
Things needed
- Cup holder or Mug holder
- Wooden rings in three sizes (i.e. 70mm)
- Food coloring
- Homemade beeswax polish oder babysafe varnish
- Brush, small bowl and paper towel
Steps
Mount the 'Friesenbaum' or mug tree according to the instructions.
Dye the wood rings with food colour (yellow, orange, red, purple, blue and green) and let it dry thoroughly.
Rub the rings with beeswax and take off any exess with kitchen roll. If they are being taken into the mouth rather use two layers non-toxic child safe toy varnish.
No time to make your own?
There is no readymade alternative - but some similar options:
Next step: deepening knowlegde, following interests:
- Interests: Colors
- Skills: Fine motor skills Hand-eye-coordination
- Type of play: Sorting game Peg game
- Sensitiv period: Sensitivity for Order Sensitivity for Movement