Paper Play *

There are so many wonderful things for your baby to explore that sometimes we overlook the obvious. A simple sheet of paper can provide your baby with a fascinating opportunity to explore and experiment.

Age : 9- 12 months Learning Skills:
·       Cognitive skills
·       Exploration of the senses
·       Fine motor development
Materials:
•	Variety of papers, such as typing paper, stiff tagboard, tissue paper, rice paper, coloured paper, wrapping paper, and so on
•	Floor space

What to do:
1. Stack a variety of textured papers on the floor.
2. Seat your baby in the middle of the floor.
3. Give your baby one sheet of paper at a time and let her explore the properties of each sheet.
4. When your baby has explored all the papers, show her ways to experiment with them, such as tearing, crinkling into a ball, floating, folding, and so on.
Safety:  Stay with your baby while she plays with the paper, in case she decides to eat it.