Plastic bottles of different sizes can be used as a prop for many different games
Partially filling the bottles turns them into weights and changes makes it more difficult to lift and move the bottle, gets the trunk musclesfe working to stabilize the trunk and challenges balance.
A set of plastic bottles of different sizes
I also have a set of large plastic bottles
Here are some of the games my grandchildren played with these bottles
Sitting and unpacking a box of bottles
Toes really enjoyed unpacking the basket of large bottles. The games challenges his sitting balance, is also very good for strengthening the trunk muscles (core muscles).
Water play: pouring water from a big bottle of water
This game is good for arm strength and coordination, visual attention and balance.
Unpacking a box of bottles
I have partially filled the bottles with water making them heavy and difficult to lift up and over the side of the box.
This games is good for arm strength and coordination, trunk muscle (core) strength, balance and coordination.
Lifting and moving a heavy bottle of water
Here you see Max lifting and moving a heavy bottle of water onto a high surface. This is a difficult task which requires attention, physical effort and persistence. This task also challenges his balance.
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