Something both of my kids enjoy is coin polishing. I am sure there are tons of ways to do it, but Daddy recommended salt (we like the larger sea salt) and lemon juice, so that's what we use. I think you can also use toothpaste!
Q was very intent on getting her pennies polished up! This was great fine motor, practical life and attention practice for her. She also noticed that the salt tasted like the ocean and she enjoyed smelling the lemon--so some great sensory awareness. AND...we talked about the fact that both salt and lemon juice sting boo-boos or eyes.
Of course this brand-new 2 year old wanted in on the action, too. I gave him some quarters, a little bowl of warm soapy water and a toothbrush and he also enjoyed cleaning coins.
Remember that introducing any activity such as this may only last 5 or so minutes the first time, but repeated presentations/offerings of the activity will usually be met with longer time periods for a child to stay engaged....
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