18-24 Months
FromBaby Steps to STEM,
Jean Barbre
What to have
- children’s shoes
- dress- up shoes, such as boots, high heels, or slippers
- 2 medium- size baskets
What to do
Have the children take off their shoes. Show the children each shoe and how they are similar or different. Identify them by color, type, and if they have laces or Velcro, among other attributes. Invite the children to place one shoe in each basket. The teacher will need to model this step for younger children. You may want to add some of the dress-up shoes in the basket too. One by one, let children pick out their own shoes from each basket, and then have them match the other children’s shoes. Return all the shoes to their original basket before the next child takes his turn.
Why
Children will gain an understanding of number sense and operations as they count, sort, and match shoes.
For more activities check out
Baby Steps to STEM: Infant and Toddler Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Activities
By Jean Barbre Copyright 2017 18-24 Months