Activities for toddlers


– Concepts can be acquired, e.g. quantities. – Te child has the opportunity to observe the physical characteristics of water, e.g. evaporation, flow, etc.


 Sand play: – Offers the opportunity for emotional relief. – Is a medium that exposes the child to a variety of tactile experiences.


Preparation 1. Te weather and time available must be taken into account when you plan your day. 2. On warm days, shades can be erected if the play area is not in the shade. 3. On cold days, children must be encouraged to sit on the brick edge of the sand pit. In doing this, their knees and the seats of their clothing will stay warm and dry.


4. Special play sand must be obtained and not building sand, as this is inclined to become hard. Washed river sand is best.


5. Use only sterilised sand that is free from worm eggs. 6. A large container that is suitable for sand will be needed.


Examples  A specially built sand pit, an asbestos container, a zinc bath or plastic containers.  Te containers must be placed where the spilled sand can easily be swept together.  Make sure that there are a few sand play items placed in the sand pit when the children arrive. Apparatus needs to be adjusted to the children’s needs.


 Make sure that the sand is slightly damp so that it will retain its form when the children make models with it. If necessary, the sand can be sprayed with water.  When water is used, the children must roll up their sleeves and pants.


Activities 1. Baking of sand cakes. 2. A town with dams, tunnels and roads can be made. 3. Mud play can take place by adding a greater amount of water to the sand.


Te role of the educarer 1. Stay near the sand pit and keep an eye on what is happening. 2. Children who are digging with spades need space and will have to be taught to be careful to avoid hurting other children or encroaching on other children’s playing area.


3. Don’t allow the children to: – throw sand – take food, clay or paint into the sand pit – throw toys at each other in the sand pit – remove sand from the sand pit.


4. When the children start losing interest, give them new ideas to encourage them. 5. Encourage imagination and use of language by talking to the children and asking them questions. 6. Check the sand pit toys regularly to ensure that they are not broken and rusted.


Cleaning up


1. Warn the children beforehand that cleaning-up time is near. 2. Ask the children to help collect the toys, to clean them and pack them away. 3. If necessary, the sand pit apparatus can be washed to get rid of the sand. 4. Store the apparatus. 5. Clean up the sand pit area aſter the children have played there. Sweep the sand back into the sand pit or use a hose to spray it back.


6. Help the children to brush each other off and also to shake out sleeves and pants turn-ups as well as jerseys.


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