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...
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...
You will need: Space and time You can: Play chasey Have races Wrestle (gently) with your child Roly poly down a small hill You can also: See if you can do some running in the local school field Be noisy – yell instructions to each other across a...
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: Tissues (disposing of them in the rubbish and washing hands after use) If you do not have tissues use toilet paper or a cotton hanky You can: Teach your child to blow their nose correctly by: Breathing in through the mouth Closing...
You can: Share your knowledge and experience with your child, for example haka, hula, sasa, waltz, etc Play a range of music from different cultures Attend performances in your local community Volunteer at your local school’s cultural group with...
You will need: Pots, pans, bowls, wooden spoons, utensils, baking tin Ear muffs (optional) You can: Let your child: Choose and create their instruments Experiment with the sounds they can make Perform a simple song Have some music for your child...
You will need: • A large bowl or tub • Equipment for pouring, scooping, filling, tipping etc • Water (cold or warm) • An area where spillage is okay This activity needs close supervision You can: • Set up the area with water and equipment • Let...
You will need: Eyes to see what is all around you You can: • Look for colours, patterns and shapes all around you Point these out to your child and encourage your child to do this with you • Find colours, patterns and shapes • Around the home...
