Cubs Corner

Take a short walk together and look for different leaves. Notice their shapes, colours and textures.

What you need:

A small basket or bag.

Try this:

Let your child choose a few safe leaves and compare them. Which is big? Which is small? Which feels smooth or rough?

Collect a few large, safe natural objects such as leaves, sticks and flowers and explore them together.

What you need:

A small basket or tray.

Try this:

Sort the objects by size, texture or colour.

Give your child a small amount of water, two containers and a sponge and let them explore transferring water.

What you need:

Two sturdy containers, a small sponge and a little water.

Try this:

Show your child how to squeeze the sponge into the empty container. Let them repeat the movement at their own pace.

Create a simple tray with a few safe household materials with different textures.

What you need:

Large, safe objects such as a soft cloth, wooden spoon, silicone cup or smooth stone.

Try this:

Talk about how each object feels: soft, smooth, rough, hard or cool.

Give your child a small watering can or suitable container and let them help water a plant.

What you need:

A small watering can or child-sized container.

Try this:

Let your child carry the water, pour slowly and return the watering can when finished.

Choose one colour and look around the house or garden for objects that match it.

What you need:

Nothing.

Try this:

Start with one colour and see how many things your child can find.