This week: In you go! - tunnels and tents: how to promote confidence and competence
Aspect: A Strong Child Component: Developing self-assurance
What you need: a play tunnel or a drape over some chairs to make a tunnel
a pop-up tent or homemade fabric tent
What you do: This game is very popular for groups of two children, and gives them a real sense of achievement.
1 Let the children watch and help you put up the tunnel and/or tent. Talk to them about what you are doing.
2 Sit near the entrance to the tunnel and encourage the children to take turns going through the tunnel.
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