Bathtub Literacy

The next time your child takes a bath, create a new game, toy, or song. Never leave your child of any age alone in a tub. Bring your idea to class. Write it down below.

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Ideas for a Bath time Fun Kit

I learn using my senses
Sight – items of different colour, shape and size
Hearing – rattles, squeeze toys, puppets
Smell – scented bubbles, shampoo, vanilla in a spray bottle
Touch – sponges, brushes, shaving foam, bubbles
Taste – lip gloss

 

I can learn letters and numbers
Reading – plastic and cloth books, alphabet placement
Letters and numbers – foam, sponge, plastic blocks
Counting – items of different colour, shape and size
Puzzles – foam, sponge, plastic
Printing – bathtub finger paint

 

I can solve problems
Sorting, finding, and counting items of different colour, shape and size Filling, emptying, measuring cups, spray bottles, jars, bowls Sinking and floating smooth stones, sinkers, trays, plastic objects

Play what your child wants to play and have fun. Your attitude is important.