Babies need plenty of space and freedom to simply stretch and move their bodies. Encouraging children to be active supports their physical skills, such as control, manipulation and co-ordination, which in turns boosts their confidence and sense of well-being.
- Resources
Motivate babies to be physically active by incorporating new and exciting resources in to their play.
- Ribbons tied securely around the top of a wooden dolly peg make an excellent play resource for smaller hands to grasp and wave.
- You could also tie chiffon hair bands around large wooden curtain rings to make it easy for babies to grip and manipulate.
- Put together a basket of voiles, ribbons, netting and silk scarves for babies to explore. These materials are tactile and eye- catching and have a wonderful fluid movement when moved through the air.
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