Scarves, dish towels and face cloths are commonplace objects in most homes. These can be used in many ways. 

Peek-a-boo 
Toddlers take great pleasure in pulling a scarf off a play partner's head, and  enjoy hiding under a scarf. 

In this video you see Will and me playing peek-a-boo. Notice how this game promotes sustained attention, anticipation and social interaction including the use of head movements to request more. 

Unpacking a box of scarves 

Scarf on head games
In this game you put a scarf on your head or the child's head and encourage the child to pull it off. 
In this video clip you see Max and me playing the game for  short time. Max quickly tires of the game and I try another game. I stuff a scarf into a container, but Max wants to put the jar  lid on. 

Pulling a scarf through a hole

You will need a box or tin with a hole cut in the lid. Stuff the scarf into the tin though the hole with a corner sticking out through the hole. 
Invite the child to pull the scarf out through the hole. You may need to stabilize the box but eventually encourage the child to use one hand to keep the box steady.   

Children will usually want to stuff the scarf back into the jar or tin. 

Max gets annoyed because the scarf does not fall out of the tine, even when he shapes it. 

In this video clip notice:

• The social interaction that occurs and how I provide just enough assistance to keep the game going without taking over. 
• How Max changes the game - he knows that he has choices and is able to control what happens. 

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