Description: Use couch cushions, throw cushions and blankets to make a giant sandwich with your child as "the meat". Get your child to lie down on the “bread”, and ask them what meat they want to be and what toppings they would like to have on them. Then put the top slice of bread on and grill the sandwich by pushing down on the pillows. They will also enjoy putting toppings on the parents.
Age: 2 and up
Purpose:
Proprioception
Pretend play
Turn taking
Labelling (toppings)
Prep time: minimal to moderate (depending on your search for pillows)
What you’ll need: Couch cushions and various colours of throw pillows and blankets
Fun Factor: This was a big hit. The kids like to be squished in between all the pillows and climb on top to grill. It was such a big hit, I will be putting my sewing skills to the test, to try to make some more realistic toppings (stay tuned for that pic).
Safety tip: Make sure the child who is being squished has their face visible at all times. Also, the sandwich can get pretty high, so make sure you watch the child doing the “grilling” closely.
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