Playing with a mirror is a good time, and supports healthy development and learning. It helps develop visual senses and language skills. Have a go at pointing out parts of their face and have little back-and-forth conversations. 

How to make face cookies:

Ingredients:

Plain biscuits 

Icing sugar paste

Sweets, choc chips, raisins for decorating.

Method:

1. Cover the biscuit with a thin layer of icing sugar paste. 

2. Using whatever you have for decorating, create a face on the biscuit. 

3. Leave to dry for about a couple of hours before enjoying your treat!

What you will need:

Paper plate

Felt tip markers

Scissors 

Elastic or string

How to make your masks:

1. Draw on eyes, a nose, a mouth and some hair.

2. Cut out holes for the eyes

3. Attach elastic, string at the back to hold it in place.

Materials:

Bowl, cotton balls, scoop.

Fine motor practice as you scoop and dump.

Explore the soft texture of the cotton balls. 

Materials:

Large pillows or cushions.

A great way to get moving inside the home. 

Materials:

Balloons and different textures to fill the balloons, I.e. salt, shampoo,  lentils, rice, flour.

1. Fill in balloons half-way with different textures.

2. Tie the top of the balloons to secure them.

3. Enjoy feeling the different textures!