We started with our first tray today using beans ($1.20 for a small bag), some big cups, and small cups. First we worked on pouring (with the ultimate goal to be able to pour water without spilling) between the bigger cups. We then worked on pouring between the little cups. Finally, we poured between a big cup and a little cup. Little Belle did pretty well, but didn't quite catch on to concept that pouring from the big cup to the little cup means ALL of the beans don't go in, because the little cup doesn't hold as much as the big one. Good skills to learn!
We also did a little counting by putting the beans on that number sheet. We usually use raisins and then eat them, but beans worked just as well.
Then I got an ice cube tray and Little Belle put beans in the little holes using a spoon.
Little Belle came up with this activity all on her own. : ) Not sure what skill it's working on, but it was pretty funny. She held the ice cube tray on her head like a hat and then spooned beans into the holes. Now that's talent!
Overall, this was a great activity that kept us busy for 30-45 minutes. It was cheap, and Olivia liked being able to manipulate the beans (and sometimes making an intentional mess, but, hey, they're beans...not too messy).
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