We all have lonely socks lying around who have lost their partners due to the turmoil of the dryer. With a little creativity, these cast-aside socks can become a go-to toy! You can find a list of activity ideas here to help you discover what level of play your child or the children and families whom you support in early learning environment enjoy doing.
Pay attention to what children like (or seem curious about) and follow their lead as long as you are a part of the action, too. Remember, the most important thing is for children to have fun doing this with you! Fun means engagement and that excites children's brains and bodies for meaningful learning to happen.
Simple play actions that encourage children to explore, use their senses, and move their bodies:
Take the socks full of dry beans or rice and have fun tossing them into a laundry bin or box. You can say things such as, "It went in. It came out. You tossed it."
Imaginary play that encourages children to make-believe and role-play: