Power Play
Tickling and tumbling with your toddler teaches them a lot more than you might think! Sure, play is super fun and might help you break a quick sweat. But children also learn so much about problem solving, bonding, and trust during this play. So take a little time to learn some new games because rough and tumble is definitely no small matter!
Superhero Play for Preschoolers
Call it superhero play, power play, rough and tumble play - whatever you call it, this kind of play is often banned in schools and discouraged at home. But, it can be developmentally appropriate, and teaches kids all kinds of things about flexibility, adaptation, strategy, and emotions. Watch for tips from Rachel (and a demonstration with her friend Cory!) about how you can (safely) encourage power play at home and in the ECE classroom.
What does power play for preschoolers look like? It can be anything from kicking, to play hitting, to battling, to chasing. And here are just some of the reasons why it helps kids grow:
- It practices negotiation - how to be dominant, how to be submissive
- Kids learn what acceptable rough and tumble play looks like
- It builds trust between kids, and between kids and adults
Just make sure to play in a wide open space - and when someone says stop, STOP!
Play hard, have fun, and be safe y'all!
What to Do With That Water Table
From buttons to bugs, Rachel thinks "outside the box" with creative ideas and tips for getting the most out of your classroom water table.