Move with Props

It has been my experience that tots are much more ENGAGED in an activity if they have something to move and manipulate with their hands. Give them a PROP. Now this is just a short list of props and I plan to add more pictures in the future.

List of props to purchase/make/try

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• Hula hoops (various sizes)
• Pool noodles 
• 2 X 4’s  
• Crawling tunnels 
• Foam shapes 
• Masking tape 
• Painters tape 
• Toy cars 
• Plastic animals, insects, and other critters
• Balls (various weights and sizes)
• Bean bags 
• Ribbon Rings
• Shower curtain rings or embroidery hoops 
• Plastic bottles  
• Plastic baby food containers 
• Cones 
• Scarves 
• Plastic eggs 
• Paper plates 
• Plastic Spoons
• Jump Ropes
• Blankets, towels
• Parachute
• Place mats
• Plastic Food 

Each lesson post will include many of these props and show creative ways to use them.