You will need: Some great children’s books that you can enjoy with your child. (You can get these from the library for free). To make some time to read with your child without interruptions. You can: Choose a book with your child Find a...
Bath time: • Make sure the water is the correct temperature (you can test it by putting your elbow in the water to ensure it is not too hot) • Take your time, don’t rush the process • Splash, make waves, have a storm • Introduce some toys such as...
You will need: Space to move A swing if you have one Room to safely spin on the spot and fall down dizzy You can: Use a swing to swing backwards and forwards Swirl and un-twirl on a swing Spin on the spot until you are dizzy, then try walking You...
Find as many opportunities as you can throughout each day to hug your child, remembering that hugs can say: • I love you • You are precious • I am proud of you • I am glad you are my child • You did a great job • You’re safe • I am sorry •
You will need: Time Spaces to hide that are not hazardous Imagination You can: Play hide and seek with your baby. Hide your face behind your hands, then take them away and say “peek-a-boo!” Ask your child to hide their eyes while you hide a toy...
You will need: Balls of different sizes, shapes and weights e.g. tennis, soccer, rugby, basketball, ping pong etc Time and space You can: Allow space to kick, throw, pass, catch, toss, bat, bowl, sit on the ball Make up rules for the ‘game’ to...
You will need: • A sense of humour • A sense of the ridiculous • A sense of fun You can: • Try laughing and see what happens next • Have a funny face contest • Tell your child they are not to laugh or smile and then try and make them laugh • Play
You will need Music – radio, CDs, DVD, own instruments, own voices You can Listen to the music and find the rhythm Clap, dance, sway, swirl or rock to the rhythm Include your baby by gently rocking, swinging, and/or swaying with them You...
You will need: To know where your local parks and/or closest beaches are You can: At the park • Move in space • Play with shadows • Watch leaves in the wind • Fly a kite • Collect leaves in autumn • Smell different smells around the park • Touch...
You will need: • Walking shoes • A container or bag to put your collected items in • Water to drink if you are going a distance You can: • Go on a walk with your child and: • Look • Touch • Smell • Wonder • Discover • Listen • Enjoy finding...
You will need: • Dishwashing liquid and water (50/50) • A bowl • Pipe cleaners You can: • Make up some bubble mixture in a bowl • Make a circle shape with a pipe cleaner handle • Dip the pipe cleaner into the bubble mixture and when a surface has...
You will need: A willingness to tell real life and imaginary stories You can: Talk with your child about your day, ask them about their day Tell your child stories of your own childhood, life experiences, your whanau and whakapapa and the...
