In and Out

In and Out

Time

• 5 to 10 minutes

Materials

• Medium-sized box or laundry basket
• Familiar objects or toys

Directions

Once your baby can sit up, there is much to be learned from the simple act of filling and emptying just about anything. Place objects into a box or laundry basket and demonstrate how to take them out and put them back in, talking about what you are doing as you work together.

Extensions

• You can make it even more fun by using a silly voice and making the objects run and jump into the laundry basket.
• Name each toy as it goes in and out.
• Hide the toys behind you and take them out one at a time, saying, "Oh, here's the little kitten (ball, book...)." Hand each one to your baby to put into the basket.
• Help your baby gather more objects to put in and take out. Talk about what you are looking for and doing with them.