Painter's Tape Peel
Strips of tape stuck all over a tray. Peeling them off takes real focus.
- Ages
- 12 mo–3 yrs
- Play
- 5–15 min
- Prep
- 3 min
- Mess
- barely any
- Energy
- calm
- Where
- anywhere
You’ll need
Things you probably have at home.
- painter's tapeGet it on Amazon
Optional
- a tray or the high chair tableGet it on Amazon
How to play
Before you start: Stick ten or so strips of tape across a tray or high chair table. Fold a tiny tab at the end of each to make it easier.
Peel one strip slowly while they watch and hand it to them.
Point at the next one and let them find the tab.
Let them peel. Only help if they ask.
Stick the peeled strips onto your arm or a sheet of paper.
Once tabs are easy, stick some down without a tab.
What it helps with
Make it different next time
- Tape small toys down to the tray for them to rescue.
- Stick strips at different heights on a door so they have to reach.
Cleanup: Ball up the tape and throw it away.
