Cynthia (Nanny): Today I did a simple straw sorting activity with the twins. They were successful in sorting the colored straws into plastic cups.
Arielle (Mommy): I did the same project today with Lil and O. Lil completed the task in seconds and O just wanted to get on the table and topple the straw filled cups.
Guru moment: Next time to make the game more appropriate for O, we should just let him put straws in cups. To make it more challenging for Lil, we can add a variety of materials (Pom poms, chenille sticks, cubes) to the straws so Lil can sort by attributes in addition to color.
Life is full of successes and failures! :)
Nanny Follow up: free play or transition activity. Since this activity was already introduced, today was a great opportunity for the twins to work on their own as I got lunch ready. They started out with the sorting activity and ended with a wave of creative inspiration as the cups turned into drums and the straws to drumsticks! And we thought we were the "guru"? Nope, it's the kids!
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