Make a Rattle
This helps help your little one use her index and thumb to grasp small objects. To carry out this activity show your child an image of a rattle and help her remember its name and sound. Explain that, together, you will make a rattle out of a plastic bottle and seeds. Give your to
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What you'll need
You'll need a plastic bottle, an image of a rattle, seeds. This helps help your little one use her index and thumb to grasp small objects.
How it works
- 1~30s
Alright, let's get started! To complete this activity, you will need a plastic bottle, an image of a rattle and seeds. Show your child an image of a rattle and help him or her remembered name and sound. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.
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- 2~30s
Great, now let's try the next part. Explain the together you will make a rattle out of a plastic bottle and seeds. Give your toddler the seeds and help him or her place the seeds inside the bottle, filling it halfway. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!
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- 3~30s
One more thing to try. When you're done, make sure to close the bottle tightly so the seeds don't fall out. Now show your child how to shake the new rattle, making different musical rhythms with it. How does your child handle this? What do you see?
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