Push your child on a swing. Teach her how to “pump” her legs to go higher. Each time you push her, encourage her to count with you. Ask her, “What do you see when you are up high on the swing?”
This activity will help your child become more confident by teaching her how to coordinate her movements to accomplish a simple task. It will also allow her to show understanding of simple directions, express her thoughts, and enter into a conversation. She will also use mathematical and scientific thinking during this activity.
Take a nature walk around the playground. Allow your child to pick up different things that she sees such as twigs, acorns, leaves, and rocks. Have her put the items in a bag and bring them home to have a closer look.
This activity will help your child learn to relate his wants and feelings. It will also encourage him to engage in conversation, help him to expand his vocabulary, and teach him to use scientific thinking. He will also be able to move with confidence to accomplish a task.
Encourage your child to join in with other children on the playground equipment. When appropriate, mention the importance of taking turns. When he wants to play alone or with you, allow him to pick where he would like to play. Help him count the steps as he climbs the ladder and use positional words such as up, down, around, over and under to discuss where he is on the equipment.
This activity will help your child learn to relate her wants and feelings by allowing her to pick where she would like to play. It will also help her relate to other children, express her thoughts and ideas, have more meaningful conversations, show interest in counting, and move with confidence and stability.