10 to 15 minutes

Materials

Cotton ballsPlastic sandwich bags

Directions Work together to fill the sandwich bags with cotton balls, one at a time. It is surprising how long this seemingly simple activity can take and how focused your child can become. Extensions

Ask your child to find something else to put the cotton balls into.Give your child a sock to fill with cotton balls. If either of you have pockets, fill them with cotton balls.Let your child fill a purse or pocketbook when you have to wait for an appointment.