KBGPF018 | Arctic Explorers 1-2
By Dr. Rajeev Tamhankar
- Arctic Sensory Bin Exploration:
- Fill a container with cotton balls (snow), toy Arctic animals, and ice cubes.
- Let the child explore, touch, and play while naming animals.
- Snowflake Painting Activity:
- Use white paint and sponges to create snowflakes on dark-colored paper.
- Discuss how snowflakes are unique.
- Ice Cube Animal Discovery:
- Freeze small plastic animals in ice cubes.
- Let the child “rescue” the animals by melting the ice with warm water.
- Arctic Animal Sounds and Movements:
- Mimic animal sounds and movements (e.g., waddling like a penguin).
- Encourage the child to follow along.
- Building a Simple Igloo:
- Use pillows, cushions, or blocks to build a small igloo.
- Pretend to live like Arctic explorers.
- Cognitive Development: Improves knowledge of Arctic animals and habitats.
- Motor Skills: Enhances fine and gross motor coordination.
- Creativity and Imagination: Encourages creative play and storytelling.
- Social Bonding: Strengthens parent-child interaction during activities.
- Environmental Awareness: Teaches concepts of winter and geography.
- Keep sessions short to maintain attention.
- Use animated voices and dramatic storytelling.
- Involve the child in setting up activities for added excitement.
- Praise and encourage curiosity.
- Cotton balls, plastic animals, ice cubes
- Dark-colored paper, white paint, sponges
- Cushions, pillows, or blocks for igloo building
- Warm water, small container, towels
- A world map (optional, for geography discussion)
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