Mom And Kids: The Disappearing Act

Monday, March 4, 2013

The Disappearing Act

When babies are small they start to learn about something called 'object permanence'.

OBJECT PERMANENCE

Object permanence is the understanding that an object continues to exist despite it not being seen, heard, touched, smelled or sensed in anyway.

Here is a great activity that you can do with babies from about 6 months old that will test and help to develop their understanding of object permanence.

To make this you will need -

* Clear large container

* Paper

* Sticky Tape

* Pompom (or any type of small object you can find)

Cut the paper to fit inside the wall of the container. Check it isn't see-through. Add some sticky tape to be sure the paper doesn't shift when your little one is playing.

Drop in your object and tightly secure the lid. You may want to glue the lid closed, however, I encourage active supervision so I didn't worry.

You may want to add a different object. That is completely fine. Experimenting with different objects is a great idea and keeps them interested and expands their thinking.

You are now ready to begin 'The Disappearing Act'.

Little Possum had a great time with her little magic trick. The first time the pompom disappeared she looked surprised and looked inside the container to see where it went.

She had a great time making the pompom appear and disappear.