Montessori

Pull a tissue and put it in the bin

Age range: 1–4 years

Duration
5 min
Location
At home
Category
Montessori
Type
Activity

How to try it

Stand a tissue box on a low shelf and set a small bin beside it. Show your toddler how to pull one tissue, wipe their nose or a toy, then drop it in the bin. Let them repeat it a few times.

Materials

  • Tissue box
  • Small bin

Safety note

Take the box away afterward, and remove any tissue that goes in the mouth.

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Why it matters

Pulling and dropping a tissue practices one small, finished routine that your toddler can use on their own.

Benefit

Self-care

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