Core Skills Analysis
Physical Education
- The 1-year-old student has learned about the concept of movement by actively participating in the activity of being chased, developing their gross motor skills.
- Through the activity, the child has also enhanced their spatial awareness as they navigate and dodge in order to avoid being caught.
- The game of being chased has helped the child understand the idea of cause and effect, as they realize that their actions (running) lead to certain outcomes (getting caught or successfully evading).
- Participating in this activity encourages the child's physical fitness and stamina as they engage in running and active play.
Science
- During the activity of being chased, the child is experiencing basic principles of physics such as speed, momentum, and direction as they move around the space.
- The concept of energy transfer is subtly introduced as the child sprints and changes direction while being chased, converting their potential energy into kinetic energy.
- By engaging in the game of being chased, the child is exploring elements of biology as they experience the physical sensations and reactions associated with physical activity and heightened emotions.
- The activity provides an opportunity for the child to observe and understand the effects of movement on their own body, fostering an early interest in anatomy and physiology.
Tips
Encourage your child's physical and scientific exploration through playful activities like 'My child wants to be chased.' Create obstacle courses, play games that involve movement and coordination, and ask open-ended questions about their experiences during play. This will not only keep them active and engaged but also stimulate their curiosity about the world around them.
Book Recommendations
- Run, Run, Run! by Dorothea Lachner: A board book that follows a small mouse as it runs through various environments, encouraging movement and exploration.
- What Makes a Shadow? by Clyde Robert Bulla: Introduces the concept of shadows and light with simple text and engaging illustrations, sparking curiosity about the science of light and darkness.
- Peek-A-Who? by Nina Laden: A playful interactive book with die-cut pages that introduces peek-a-boo interactions, encouraging social and physical engagement.