It is really fun for kids to make shapes and letters using their bodies. It teaches them cooperation and is great for visual spatial skills. This activity can be done at any age. I remember doing it in high school and college acting classes as a silent group cooperation activity. Younger children may need verbal cues and … [Read more...]
Learning Shapes in the Dark with Glow Sticks
The Sugar Snaps know their basic shapes and can typically identify them. They still have some trouble with pentagons and hexagons and may not be able to say without looking how many sides shapes have. I buy a lot of glow sticks from the dollar store and department store to use as 'treats' to hang from their ceiling at night when they are making 'good choices.' The party packs … [Read more...]