Materials
2-3 plastic containers or small bowls
2-3 different size cotton balls, white pom poms
Tongs
Tray
Directions
For todders, use just two sizes of cotton balls or white pom poms. Place two containers or small bowls on a tray with a pair of tongs and the “snowballs”. Invite your child to sort the snowballs, using the tongs to put the small ones in one container and the large ones in the other container. Introduce big and small or large and small.
To add a level of difficulty, provide a third container and a third size of cotton balls or white pom poms. Now invite your child to sort the “snowballs” by small, medium, and large. This is an excellent way to extend the activity for preschoolers.