
Taking turns Activity
Why do it?
- Sharing is a difficult idea for baby to understand — they need to know that if they give something up, they’ll get it back. This activity helps baby understand through taking turns.
- It’s also another chance to use parallel talk and self-talk, so baby hears the words that belong with the actions.
How to do it
- Find a soft ball.
- Sit opposite baby, legs apart, holding the ball.
- Roll the ball to baby and say, ‘Your turn! Roll the ball to Dad’
- Be ready to retrieve the ball and roll it back to baby again, saying, ‘Your turn.’
- Play until baby has had enough.
Using more te reo Māori
Ngā kupu | Words |
Rerenga kōrero | Sentence, phrase |
Tohatoha | Share |
Rongonga | Hearing |
Pārekareka | Fun |
Nōu te wā | Your turn |
Nōku te wā | My turn |
Ko koe te tuatahi | You go first |
Ko au te tuarua | I'll go second |
Tauaro | To be opposite, facing towards each other |
E noho | Sit down |
E noho kōnei ki te whāriki | Sit here on the carpet |
Whewhera ōu waewae | Spread your legs |
Pīroria te pōro | Roll the ball |
He pōro newanewa | A soft ball |
Tukuna | Release, let go |
Huri mai | Turn to me |
Mātakitaki Māmā | Watch mum |
Ka taea e koe te hopu? | Can you catch it? |
Ka rawe! | Awesome! |
Kātahi nā te pēpi mōhio, ko koe | What a clever baby you are |
E reretahi ana te karu me te ringa | The eye and the hand are coordinated |
Mā te whakaharatau e tika ai | Practice makes perfect |