As children copy, create and combine different ideas, they build confidence, coordination, listening skills and expressive communication.
1. Get ready to play
Find a space at home where you and your child have enough room to move around comfortably.
2. Start with a sound and action
Begin by creating a sound combined with a physical action for your child to copy.
For example:
3. Copy each other
Ask your child to copy your sound and action as closely as they can.
Then swap over and copy the sound and movement they create.
4. Add a new idea
Take turns coming up with a completely different sound and movement.
5. Keep it going
Continue taking turns and see how many different sounds and actions you can come up with together.
6. Build the challenge
Once you've tried a few, repeat the game but layer the sounds and actions together as each new one is added.
Encourage your child to make bold, clear vocal and physical choices. As you begin layering the sounds and movements together, the game can become wonderfully chaotic and is a great way to practise concentration, coordination and teamwork.
Lucy Quick, Principal of Perform.
