- 10 - 15 mins
- Gross motor, fine motor, sensory, bilateral coordination
- Mess free
- Requires preparation
This infant “Taggy box” is the perfect addition to your infants play area. So simple, easy enough to make and so fun for your tiny little ones. Your child will engage in gross motor and fine motor skills whilst they have fun pulling and tugging on the various lengths of ribbon discovering principles of cause and effect.
What you will need
- A medium sized cardboard box
- Scissors
- Various lengths of ribbon
Activity steps
Setup
- Carefully puncture some holes in a box. I made my symmetrical. Punch as many or as little as you like.
- Thread various lengths of ribbon through two holes and tie knots to secure the ribbon at each side.
- Seal the box with tape and your done!
Learning Outcomes
- Hand eye co-ordination
- Practice fine motor skills
- Engage gross motor development
- Develop bilateral coordination
- Engage with their senses
- Engage with cause and effect principles
Reference sites
We would like to acknowledge these amazing sites that have inspired us to create this activity. Thank you!