After a while we went for a movie (as usual my hubby was busy handling the little one). Getting straight the point, one reason kids love going to the movies is a bag full of popcorn. Pop came in the idea, why not carry that excitement home and create some activities.
We did some fun filled activities to engage my little one that evening with some pop corn and boy it worked 🙂
Making Popcorn
To start with we made some popcorn together. It was so much of fun to hear the corns pop J My clever cookie was surprised to see how the corns turned this big.
Popcorn sensory bin
We are learning number recognition now and so I decided to throw in some numbers into the bin and asked my little one to fish them out. We named out the number together when he pulled out number by number 🙂
Popcorn Measurement:
I put in some measuring cups and spoons to help him learn estimation and measurement. This skill would come in handy when we bake together 🙂 I am going to post a video of us baking together soon. Watch out this space for that.
Funnel pouring:
We had these plastic bottles with a narrow mouth which was perfect was this funnel to sit in. He spooned the corn kernels through the funnel. The clinging sound was a music to our ears, so we did the below one.
Corn Music Shakers:
We did close the lid of the bottle and did a shake, shake and shake. Our inexpensive music instrument was ready in a jiffy 🙂
Dry Pouring:
This new pitcher looks awesome right?
Sorting:
Remember I spoke about visual discrimination before, and this one is so perfect to sort corn kernels and popcorn.
Popcorn Math:
I downloaded this counting printable from here. We did count only up to 4. Anything more than that, is a bit overwhelming for him. And we are taking it real slow 🙂
Practical Life Transferring:
Also, my little one helped me peel off those leaves for us to have a quick snack and I missed clicking a picture 🙂
“Fun Trivia” – America has a pop corn day, isn’t that interesting 🙂
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Awesome post!
Thanks Veena
These are great! I’m adding them to my list of toddler Boredom busters.
how cute and clever are these ideas! this is perfect for so many of my teacher friends. will definitely send their way 🙂
Thank You Steff.. I am sure they would like it as well 🙂
I love these ideas, especially the separating things and counting the popped corn! I’m hoping to homeschool our kids someday and I am so excited I found your page.
Thanks Lauren… lets share in ideas 🙂
Really great idea- I need to try this out with my wee man!
Let me know how it goes 🙂
Fun! Learning with snacks is always a win-win.
Yes Rachel… they are my sanity saver 🙂
That’s the most unusual yet awesome post I’ve read! Good one. 🙂
Thanks Aishwarya.. Thanks for visiting 🙂
Awesome ideas! We will def be trying these!
Thanks Whitney
Cute! I love using Maria’s methods to teach my kiddos. So flexible and fun!
Thank You 🙂
I always love your ideas! I have popcorn in the mocrowave for my toddlers “treat” right now. I’ll have to do some of these! Hope you’ll link up! http://www.akreafivewhim.com
Or- http://www.akreativewhim.com/stir-crazy
I have popcorn, so I will be doing this with my toddler! Great ideas!
I am a big supporter of montessori teaching!
10. Tina
Never thought so much could be done by something as simple as pop corn. Love this post. 🙂
Easy peasy safe and ‘edible’ idea.. 😀
Great ideas, Mel! Will do some of these next week, and tag you if I take pics 🙂