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My Path: Playing along the way
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Sing these tunes to keep things lively- "Over the River and Through the Woods," "Walking in a Winter Wonderland," or "We’re Going on a Bear Hunt". |
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Incorporate simple games such as I Spy, Mother May I, Simon Says, or Red Light, Green Light. |
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Ask children to move along the path using various movements such as running, skipping, hopping, spinning, or dancing. |
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Make up a story together about a great winter adventure outdoors or react part of a story from a favorite book. Use natural loose parts you see or find along the way as props. |
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As you walk along, take turns calling out, "1-2-3 hide behind a tree" or "1-2-3 find a nut" or "1-2-3 put a fallen leaf on your knee," etc. This simple game will sure to bring smiles and laughter from kids and adults of all ages! |
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© 2010 PlayCore, Inc. and Natural Learning Initiative,College of Design, NC State University.
All rights reserved.
Pathways for Play is a trademark of PlayCore.
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Spontaneous play (children playing together without direct adult intervention) is recognized by child development experts as a crucial aspect of healthy childhood.
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