Later, it was Alyssa's turn for some one-on-one time when Abby went to bed early. I had introduced these Peg People to Alyssa earlier when both girls were awake, so the activity ended up with Alyssa carrying them away from Abby - not actually the intent of the toy...
I found similar Peg People here. Originally I had purchased the round candle cups from Hobby Lobby along with their peg people. But I found that 1) the pegs didn't fit well and 2) when I was going to exchange for smaller pegs that these goblet-like candle holder fit much better and had a more stable base. It was about $7 for the two wood sets (6 cups and 8 pegs). I already had brown, black, yellow and red paint so I've got my first three painted. As soon as I get some blue paint I'll paint the other three. But meanwhile Alyssa can play with these.
She loved them and she was very good at them. I have been trying to encourage color matching in some of our other activities but she hasn't really gotten it. She always put the right peg in the matching color.
She was a little distracted because she kept hearing Abby crying from upstairs. Each time she would look up and say "Abby". Then when she didn't stop crying, Alyssa went upstairs to get her. She is very aware of her little sister.
Quick thoughts:
- This is a great activity for color matching. I think it worked so much better than my other color attempts because the pegs and the cups were fully colored (as apposed to setting colors next to each other - less direct comparison).
- Good for fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination.
- Can't wait to finish my other 3.
- I would also recommend a matte paint. My yellow was a gloss enamel and the peg is a little sticky in the cup (the orange less so). The red doesn't stick at all. It isn't as shiny, but the peg slides in and out better.
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