Question

Select two to three everyday materials that could provide a learning opportunity for 13 to 24 months. The materials should not include a manufactured “toy” You are welcome to make a “toy” or you can choose to select two to three everyday materials that you think would be of interest to an infant or toddler. Consider the following in your selection of materials  Are the materials developmentally appropriate for the toddlers   Do they engage more than one of the 5 senses?  Do they provoke curiosity?  Are they meaningful toddlers?  Do they meet health and safety guidelines?  Do the materials provide opportunity for open-ended play and exploration?  How can you support a child’s learning in all domains of development using these materials?

give description of your homemade toy of three daily material?

how will your toy promote four foundations of child?

Answer 1

Home made toys for 13. Months to 24 months (toddlers)  

1. Baby's first board book
2. Glitter bottle snow globe
3. Texture fun. These toys are developmentally appropriate for age group of 12 months to 24 months .these materials follow the safety guidelines and provoked the curiosity of toddlers. Description of home made toys : 1.Baby's first board book:make your own board books for baby by cutting out pictures from magazines and gluing them on to sturdy card.cover each page with clear book covering and then tape them together to for man accordion.you could also print out photos of your family and pets ,or places around your home ,to really personalize the book.

2.Glitter bottel snow globe : 3/4 fill a small water bottel or plastic jar with water and add 2-3 handfuls of glitter.Glue the lid shut and let baby tip it bakwards and forwards .when they start crawing they will love chasing it accross the room

3.Texture fun: Make great textur blocks by gluing different fabrics and materials onto wodden blocks .Exploring different textures is a great way for baby to begin developing their touch scence ,one of the key development mile stone.