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 free exploration

 rhythm and awareness of the pattern 1-2

 awareness of sets of two

 eye-hand coordination

 independence

Select an assortment of cotton reels and allow the child to explore with them. If the child does not show an interest in them, encourage her to look at, feel, push, roll, tap or stack and knock them down.You may need to show the child how, but be sure to allow the child to play and explore before introducing any further activity.

At another time, encourage the child to bring two reels together and tap out the rhythm of 1-2, 1-2. Sing the words ‘one-two, one-two’as you clap your hands together. Stand and tap your feet on the floor to the rhythm of 1-2, 1-2. Encourage the child to tap the reels while you clap or tap your feet. The child may lay the reels down and copy your actions. If this occurs, allow the child to do so.

Some time during the week, show the child how to stack the reels into sets of two. If the child stacks them higher than two, politely suggest that she make hers the same as yours. However, if she insists on stacking the reels her own way, allow her to do so and try again later.

You and your child can have fun rolling a cotton reel back and forth to each other. The child may also be interested in stringing or threading the reels together. They can be strung with string or wool. A pipe cleaner can be twisted to make a needle. Thread the string or wool through the eye of the needle and secure the first cotton reel for the child with a large knot or a piece of tape. Show the child how to string the reels and encourage her to try it independently. Help her whenever it is necessary. Remember to give praise for any positive actions.