Play interaction games
Things you can use
- yourself for games that involve copying, e.g. facial expressions and sounds, or movement, e.g. rough and tumble
- a space blanket or fabric – to waft up and down, drape over the child
- bubbles and balloons to build anticipation
- dressing up items, e.g. hats, glasses, to gain the child’s attention and encourage looking
- musical instruments for ‘copy me’ games
Playing games can develop
- engagement
- looking
- anticipation
- copying
- turn-taking
- communication
Play games that involve
- tickling
- chasing
- singing
- hiding
- peeking
- surprising the child
- moving
- bouncing
- rocking
Related links
Songs and rhymes
What is play interaction
