Dinosaur ice eggs
What you need Latex water balloons Access to a kitchen or outdoor tap Small toy […]
Read moreSet out the muffin tin and series of objects. Encourage your child to place (or attempt to place) the objects into the holes of the tin, to see if they fit. You may need to model this to encourage them to have a go.
Ensure a good range of sizes of objects and watch as your child attempts to fit them in.
Use mathematical vocabulary to describe and discuss what they are doing – ‘Oh no, it’s too big’, ‘Does it fit?’ ‘It’s very small…I wonder if it will fit into this hole?’
This is great exposure for your child, who will be hearing and absorbing the language you use related to shape, size and measure.