Zip Lock Bag Books
These books are fun to make. Take several small zip lock bags and sew them together
along the bottom edge opposite the zip lock closing. A regular overcast stitch works fine.
Next, cut some cardboard to just fit inside the bags. This makes the pages stiff and easier
to turn. Then find magazine pictures or photos. Slip pictures into bag on either side of the
cardboard. Zip the bag shut. You can change the pictures when your child becomes bored
with them.
Spoon Talk
Find a small plastic spoon that is easy for your child to hold. Draw a happy face on one side
and a sad face on the other. Magic marker works well. Hold up the happy side and say,
"I'm so happy, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha." Give the spoon to your child and ask him to repeat what
you said. Hold up the sad face and say, "I'm so sad, boo hoo, boo hoo." Give the spoon to
your child and ask him to repeat what you said. Talk about things you can say when you are
happy or sad and how your face shows happiness or sadness.