
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
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! |