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HAVING FUN WITH SWITCH ACTIVITIES

When considering switch use for young children we look to battery operated toys that when turned on will wiggle, moo, move, vibrate, or make loud or soft sounds. This is a great place to start as children quickly learn that their activation of the switch keeps the toy on. However, we find that the toys need to be frequently changed as simply turning something on and off doesn’t result in sustained fun.

Through the Let’s Play! Project we have collected ways families use switches throughout the child’s day for more participation in a variety of home activities/routines. The following is a list of “family sponsored” ideas that have been found to work!

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