Enclosing herself. Building house from cushions

Physical Education

• The child learned how to use her gross motor skills to move and arrange the cushions to build a house.
• She developed her balance and coordination while climbing into and out of the cushion house.
• The activity helped improve her spatial awareness as she had to fit herself inside the enclosed space.
• She engaged in imaginative play, which is important for her overall physical and cognitive development.

Encourage the child to continue exploring her creativity by providing more materials for building and constructing. You can introduce different types of cushions or even soft building blocks to enhance her play experiences. Encourage her to use her body in different ways while building, such as crawling through tunnels or climbing over obstacles. This will further develop her physical skills and encourage her to think creatively.

Book Recommendations

• The Big Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown: This book explores the concept of a house and the different animals that live on a farm. It encourages imagination and introduces basic vocabulary.
• If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff: This story follows the adventures of a mouse and the consequences of one small action. It teaches cause and effect and engages young readers with its playful storyline.
• Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle: This classic book introduces colors and animals through repetitive text and vibrant illustrations. It promotes early literacy skills and is a great read-aloud for toddlers.