Getting that out-of-reach thing Activity
Why do it?
- Whānau will be helping baby to understand, follow an instruction, solve a problem and be successful.
- Whānau will give baby the words that match their actions, strengthening baby’s understanding of language (‘receptive’ language).
How to do it
- You’ll need a blanket, rug or cloth, and something that baby wants to hold and explore.
- Sit close to baby and place the desired object out of reach, on the cloth.
- Draw baby’s attention to the desired object. Say, ‘Look! See the car? Get the car!’
- Show baby how they can bring the car closer by pulling the cloth.
- Encourage baby to pull the cloth to get the toy.
- When they’ve succeeded, give baby a clap.
- Vary the game by using a range of objects.
Using more te reo Māori
| Te reo Māori | English |
|---|---|
| Mōhio | To know, understand |
| Whakaoti rapanga | Problem solving |
| Momoho | Success, successfulness |
| Māhirahira | Curious |
| Whātoro | Reach out |
| Me noho tāua | Let's sit (you and me) |
| He aha tērā? | What's that? (over there) |
| Tikina tērā pōro | Fetch that ball (over there) |
| Kātahi te pēpi mōhio, ko koe | What a clever baby you are |
| Titiro mai e te tau | Look here darling |
| He aha tēnā I te taha ia koe? | What’s that by you? |
| He motukā whero tēnā | That's a red car (near you) |
| Kohia tērā teti pea |
Pick up that teddy (away fromn both of us)
|
| Kūmea te paraikite pēnei | Pull the blanket like this |
| Whakahauhau | Encouragement, urging |
| Umere(tia) | Applaud, cheer |
| Ka pai koe | Well done you |
| Pakipaki | Clap |
| Ka mau te wehi! | Awesome! |
