Busy Hands: Making a Windsock
http://www.sandinmytoes.tk/2014/04/toddler-tales-29-wind.html
So, I thought of combining an activity with learning about the wind, and there are so many ways to do it. The simplest one is making a windsock. I put it together with the bits and pieces I had at home, and Little Dude decorated it with some weather-themed stickers. There are no 'making' pictures because this one wasn't suitable for him to do on his own, and he just wanted to play with it! I used card stock and some coloured paper to put it together. I made holes at the top to thread a ribbon through, and it was done. I attached it to a balloon stick so it was easy for him to hold and run around with it.
First, I hung the windsock on our balcony frame, and he was delighted to see it sway in the wind - sometimes slow, and fast at other times. Later in the afternoon, we tested it ourselves outside. He had a good time as there was a lovely breeze. All in all, I think he has a better understanding of wind and it's effect on other things. Plus, he has another home made toy to play with! Next on my list would be a pinwheel, and maybe, windchimes.
(Busy Hands is a series about activities and craft you can do with toddlers and young children).
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8 comments
Love, love, love this idea!
So easy! Might try it! #letkidsbekids
Great idea! My little girl stops every time she hears wind chimes, I'm going to have to get some :) #LetKidsBeKids
I love wind chimes too, am going to try and make one :)
Such a lovely idea! Thanks for sharing x
Brilliant idea. A wonderful way for children to learn while they play #letkidsbekids
That's a good fun way to teach about the wind. We made some fish ones this week :)
Thanks for linking #LetKidsBeKids
I love this idea so much- thank you for the inspiration!
x x