Jumping in Puddles

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When a baby lives only a short time or dies before birth due to miscarriage, stillbirth or a painful decision to end the pregnancy, people may assume that the loss is not important. This is simply not the case. Claire was supported by Child Bereavement UK in Edinburgh after her son Jamie died aged 10 from Covid-19. These activities encourage children to experiment with different ways of interacting with the water, such as pouring, scooping, or making waves. This experimentation enhances their problem-solving and cognitive skills. In the UK, singing is part of the National Curriculum and is seen as an important way to help children learn. Singing is a great way to help early years children learn language and communication. Through singing songs, children learn about rhyme, rhythm and word structure, which helps them to develop the verbal skills they need for communication.

Learning how to move starts very early on in life. Babies start to experiment with rolling, sitting, and scooting around on all fours. Toddlers and young children learn to walk, run, jump, and more. Learning how to move takes practice. Puddles are a perfect way to practice movement skills. Pulling up is so much fun! Place me near stable furniture such as a couch so I can improve my view and coast along. These are just a few suggestions for strengthening the motor skills of infants and toddlers. Learn more on how infants and toddlers develop fine motor skills and gross motor skills.Through singing, children can learn about language and communication, physical coordination, and social and emotional development. It can improve your child’s muscle memory and introduce new vocabulary in an interesting way. It can also build confidence, encourage creativity and reduce stress and anxiety. When I can sit up, I can explore toys with two hands. I like to put them in my mouth and see what I can make them do. Invite me to bang things together – I like to imitate you!

Jumping in puddles is safe as long as the children have the proper outdoor wear to keep them from any potential slips or falls. It’s also a way of building immunity to play outside and interact with nature. Ensuring that you dress them appropriately is the best way to keep them safe while jumping around outside. Motor skills: jumping requires a lot of movement and planning as to the child’s actions. This includes judging distance, how much power is needed to jump and land, we’re to jump, and how to perform the jump to land safely. Many children enjoy trying to make a big splash. Is this about jumping with force, the size of your feet, the depth of the puddle or something else? How can this be safely investigated? Thank you Eve for a fab photo! 9) Stepping stones

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Moreover, linking puddles and jumping or walking from one to the next can further enhance their coordination and spatial awareness. This activity challenges children to navigate their way through the puddles, promoting problem-solving skills and cognitive development. Child Bereavement UK’s animation ‘The Invisible Suitcase’ was the joint winner in the Mental Health Charity film category at the 2023 Big Syn International Film Festival, London. The next time your child makes a beeline for a wet and wonderful puddle, breathe deep, remember that clothes and children will wash and dry, and say “YES!” to being a puddle parent. I promise you that puddles are positively amazing. Bone strength: jumping requires pressure down words through the bones of the legs, which in turn helps them grow and harden.

It helps them sleep better. Any amount of regular physical activity will help your kid fall asleep faster and have a more regular sleeping schedule. Because jumping around in puddles requires the whole body to accomplish, it’s more likely to tire them out and require them to need more rest. Puddle Splash: Allow preschoolers to simply splash and play in puddles. Encourage them to stomp, jump, and make big splashes. This activity promotes physical activity, gross motor development, and sensory exploration.

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That's not nearly all either! Head over to the Creative Arts: Music and Movement section of the Twinkl Parents Hub to access hundreds more exciting activity ideas children can try at home! The Benefits of Singing For Kids