We were doing a project with contact paper the other day and I noticed that my kids only wanted to stick and un-stick their little hands to the paper. My son was very impressed with this one sided sticky paper and kept asking me "what is this called". So I figured I should go with their flow and cut a big piece. Then, we taped it to the kitchen floor with some packing tape all the way around it. Then I let them have at it. They really loved stepping and jumping on it with their bare feet and listening to the "squish, squish" sound. It really is a different type of activity for kids. It encourages large motor skill development as well and sensory and tactile exploration. The next time we do this, I will cover a much larger space with the contact paper so they can really run across it!
What a great idea. I have some contact paper in my closet and every time I get it out, my boys do the same thing-- wanting to stick their hands on it. I would have never thought to make a game out of it. We'll be trying this one for sure. Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteLol, what a great idea! Did they spend ages playing with it too? Usually it's the simple activities that kids just love and spend ages doing!
ReplyDeleteThis is super awesome! I love it!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe haven't had any contact in the house as yet, but we did try some bubble wrap dancing the other week :) Sometimes you just have t ogo with, only to find something that really works :D
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ReplyDeleteWhat fun! My 4 year old has a passion for dancing on bubble wrap - I think she'd love this too. I wondered if you'd come and join our Play Academy on Fridays - I think you'd like the play ideas in our link-up and it would be great to swap inspiration with you. Cathy :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea! We are learning about the five senses and will have to try this, as my sons would just love this!
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Heh another clever and very simple idea that my girls will love.
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What a great idea. I have some contact paper here so I may have to give it a go tomorrow.
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LOL we did this a few weeks ago, and the kids were taking off their shirts and rolling on the contact paper! It's definitely going to be in a future post! This was one of my favorite activities.
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