Take a train or bus ride

You will need: • Some money for the fare • A timetable • To know your local railway station and/or bus stop Take a ride and while you do: • Let your child hand over the ticket or pay the money • Let your child choose a seat (if possible) • Enjoy...

Pull apart an old machine or toy

You will need: • A machine, or toy that can be taken apart • Tools and space (with a drop cloth or newspaper in case of mess). You may need a set of alum keys • To ensure that you do not need to put the machine or toy back together You can: •...

Care for a pet

You will need: • A pet • A bed, cage or home for your pet • A food and drink container • Pet food You can: • Give your child some responsibility for caring for a pet, such as making sure it has food and water • Let your child help with the pet’s...

Self Care

You will need: • Be patient and support your child as they learn to do things for themselves such as eating, dressing, washing and toileting. • Break tasks down into small steps and let your child master these before moving on to more difficult...

Put on a talent show

You will need: • Instruments (real or home-made) • Music • Props (e.g. something for a microphone, invitations, programmes) • Costumes • A designated space for the stage • Audience (e.g. you, teddy bears and toys, neighbours) You can: • Support...

Participate in household chores

You will need: • To make opportunities for your child to help • To be patient, even though it is often quicker to do things yourself • To supervise • To offer real household cleaning instruments (dusters, clothes or broom) • To praise efforts •...

Name our feelings

Some feelings are: Happy, Sad, Glad, Angry, Excited, Anxious, Confident, Nervous, Frightened, Scared, Joyful, Thankful, Peaceful, Frustrated, Surprised, Loved,Pleased, Proud, Friendly, Mad, Jealous, Hurt, Amazed, Startled, Puzzled, Worried...

Make choices

making choices: • Clothing: e.g. which socks, which t-shirt, which cap • Food: what shape to cut sandwiches (halves or triangles), what spreads or fillings for sandwiches (marmite or honey), carrots cut in sticks or circles • Appearance: Hair...

Pretend

You will need: • Costumes, hats, adult clothes, shoes, bags, ties, jackets, gumboots, scarves, necklaces and anything else that might be available or allowable • Props such as a piece of hose, brooms, buckets, dolls, rolled up newspapers...