Getting that out-of-reach thing

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).

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.

Mōhio	To know, understand
Whakaoti rapanga	Problem solving
Momoho	Success, successfulness
Māhirahira	Curious
Toro(a)	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 nā te pēpi mōhio, ko koe	What a clever baby you are
Titiro mai e te tau	Look here darling
He aha tēnā?	What's that? (near you)
He motokā whero tēnā	That's a red car (near you)
Tangohia tērā teti pea	Pick up that teddy (away fromn both of us)
Kūmea te paraikete me pēnei	Pull the blanket like this
Whakahauhau	Encouragement, urging
Umeretia	Cheer, applaud
Ka pai koe	Well done you
Pakipaki	Clapping
Ka mau te wehi!	That's amazing!