Isn't it funny how learning can present itself in the most unusual places. The other day I picked up a basket of clothes pegs, to use in a game at a wedding shower we hosted. The next day, as we were recovering from the excitement of the wedding shower, my youngest daughter collected all the clothes-pegs and started exploring. I watched as she attached them and detached them. Carefully pinching them and watching closely how they could create a giant tower. An idea dawned on me..."why don't you try and make letters" I suggested. My daughter thought this was a great idea. She clipped and clipped and was very proud of herself when she figured out how to make a circular shape. I could see the wheels turning in her mind. A bit of math and a bit of reading and a bit of language development. I photographed each letter as she made them, one at a time.
My daughter even made all the letters in her name. I think I might turn the photographs of her name into a framed collage that I will mount in her bedroom.
When the letters were done, we moved on to making colour and number patterns. We added "play with clothes-pegs" to the I'm Not Bored jar. A seriously simple and inexpensive way for any child to learn.
Mama Pea Pod says
Great idea! My girls love to play with the clothes-pegs too - sorting, counting, etc. Next time we'll try making letters 🙂
Aimee from Classified: Mom says
That is a great way to teach letters while using fine motor skills! Thanks for linking it up to The Sunday Showcase!
KitchenCounterChronicles says
Thanks Aimee and Mama! We bring them along wherever we go these days.
Brooke @ Let Kids Create says
Who would have thought clothes pegs could be so fun? I love it, thanks for linking up to Monday Madness!
Laura @Art For Little Hands says
That is so great! I now am on the lookout for those clothes pegs! I love how you let her develop it all herself and how she really learned through it! Thanks for linking up to Monday Madness. Hope to see you again tomorrow.
lovecrafts says
Great ideas! my kids love it and make it with the same way. thanks for sharing.