I have mentioned this activity a few times - about an older infant or toddler sitting at their little table with a set of toothpicks and a jar of varying kinds.
Not everyone has baby food jars - some of us make/made our own ;) So an alternative?
NOT this (awesome spice jar from IKEA - lots of uses - this one ain't it)
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| Toothpicks go in, but don't all come out. FRUSTRATING. Does not encourage independence or skills. |
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| Ball jam jar these glass jars come in a variety of sizes, including very short! Get the wide mouth ones. You'll use them for everything! Get the types that one-size lid fits all you get. The child can even insert his hand to remove the toothpicks without dumping. ;) |
