Cheap Learning: Texture Rubbings

Every weekday in April, I am posting a unique toddler learning activity I do with my two sons.  These are low cost and simple ways to do something different each day.  You can view any of these posts by looking for the title "Cheap Learning:"



This is not rocket science.
Just a couple pieces of paper, some crayons with the paper torn off, and a nice warm day.

Take a stroll with your toddler(s), and find all the hidden textures you can.  Put your paper over it, rub the crayon sideways, and BAM - texture art.

Vocabulary to learn:
- Texture
- Smooth
- Rough
- Bumpy
- Straight

Bonus:
- Find city trashcans with raised letters, do a texture rub over them, and talk about the letters in the city name and where you live.

Bonus Plus:
- "Frame" their art in a cut piece of cardstock, laminate, and use as their lunch placemats.  There will be lots of good conversations during lunch about all you found on your walk.