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 language interaction

 visual discrimination

 eye-hand coordination

 independence

 problem solving

Assemble a stuffed animal, a plastic cup and a ball, or three similar things. Name each object for the child. Tie a string or piece of wool around each of the three objects leaving approximately 30 centimetres free. Cover the three objects with a cloth, blanket or a large towel, but leave the three strings visible outside the cover.

Pull the string that is attached to the stuffed animal and instruct the child to watch. Be sure that you do not expose the objects that are covered. Ask the child to name the object that is moving. Tell the child to look at the shape of the covered moving object. If the child has difficulty naming the object, retrieve it for the child and identify it again. Cover the stuffed animal again and repeat the process. Do this until the child is secure in naming the moving stuffed animal. Continue with this procedure until the child can readily identify all three covered objects when they are moved.

Play this game as long as the child appears to be interested.Vary the game at another time by changing the three objects and wiggling the string ‘snake fashion’as you pull the strings one at a time. It is important to work with only a few things at a time. Too many items may excessively stimulate the child and cause confusion.

Encourage the child to work independently by covering the objects and pulling the strings one at a time. The child will delight in watching the objects move. She will realise that she is causing the motion and will find it challenging to cover the objects completely. This will encourage her to solve the problem to accomplish the task.

Remember to repeat some of the activities from the previous weeks, especially those that seemed difficult for the child at that time. Children enjoy and need the repetition.