Week 3: Setup short three-four part routine in PARENT selected order.
If you are new to this series click Here to start at Part 1: Learn the First/Then technique.
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- Return back to the fun and easy activities but this time require them in the order you choose.
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- As your child successfully completes the schedule in order add in more steps, or more challenging tasks next time.
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- Keep it to one or two routines a day. Make sure to allow time throughout the day for unstructured free play. These routines are great! But if you over do it your child may reject the process.
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- Engage your child in step by step cooking, slime making, or craft activities with your support and guidance. Provide simplified instructions and help them stay on track with which step comes next. Try some of the Recipes below.
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Easy 4 Ingredient Home Made Play Dough
Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup salt
- 1 Tbsp oil
- 1 cup water
- *3 drops of food coloring or scented flavor extract (optional).
Step 1: Mix together the dry ingredients: Flour+Salt
Step 2: Add in the wet ingredients: Water+ Oil + *color or scent
Step 3: Knead the wet and dry ingredients together with your hands or a spoon
Step 4: Check for stickiness: if the dough is too crumbly add a little water, if the dough is too wet add more flour.
Step 5: Play
Step 6: Cleanup and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Here’s the link to the Orange Play Dough recipe From Classroom freebies:
Next Up: Part 4: Putting It All Together