I made J-jo two more activities. The first was this one here with the empty wipes container and some plastic lids. He is starting to be able to push the lids in if I start them in the slot.
Observing this, I decided to create something a little easier for him.
I gave him a large jar and a cylinder block. He can actually almost get the cylinder into the jar all by himself. It's very cute to watch.
The next thing I did was cut a hole in a little box I had. I put a piece of velcro (those self stick velcro circles) on the flap of the lid.
(I've been borrowing my mom's camera while she's here and my computer keeps flipping the pictures on me. I'm not sure how to correct it.)
So it's basically an imbucare box.
image from neinhuis
At this point, J-jo prefers the jar and cylinder. He just likes to chew the cardboard box.
thank you for sharing - my baby would love this activity! She loves putting things in & out of containers. :)
ReplyDeleteI never cease to be inspired by your 'poor man's' montessori materials! The cardboard imbucare box is brilliant and I am leaving my computer right this instant to go make one for my baby boy!
ReplyDeletewhat a clever and inexpensive remake of the imbucare box. I look forward to when my youngest is old enough.
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