
Flap book Activity
A book with flaps to lift is another fun way for baby to explore hiding and finding with whānau.
Why do it?
- It provides easy ways to repeat experiences, which will strengthen the brain pathways for hiding and finding (‘object permanence’) and for language.
- Sharing hiding and finding fun with whānau strengthens the relationship between baby and their caregivers and baby and books.
How to do it
- Sit with baby on your knee and hold the flap book where you both can see it.
- Baby may be interested in turning the pages, and may want to go backwards and forwards in the book.
- Try saying ‘Turn the page’ as they do this.
- It’s important for baby to enjoy sharing books, so avoid struggling with baby over the ‘right’ page.
- Just read the page that baby chooses and explore the flap on that page.
Pukapuka | Book |
E noho | Sit down |
Āhuru | Comfortable, cosy |
Haramai, e te tau | Come here, my darling |
Pārekareka | Enjoyable, engaging |
Tuaruatanga | Repeat occurrence, repetition |
Kimi(hia) | Look for, search |
Rapu(hia) | Hunt, investigate |
Kite(a) | Find, discover |
Ngaro | Hidden, out of sight |
Kōmuri | Backwards |
Panekea | Move forward |
Hurihia te whārangi | Turn the page |
He aha kei raro nei? | What's this under here? |
Kei whea te....? | Where is the .....? |
Kei konei | Here it is |
Anei | Here |
He aha ēnei? | What are these? |
He aha tēnei kararehe? | What is this animal? |