'Roll Like a Pumpkin"

Concept: Rolling

Teaching children to roll like a ball or pumpkin is called 'Imagery'. You may know it also referred to as a simile. Children like pretending they are something else. It helps to make a point or to help children understand a concept.
Learning to roll is no easy task. The natural reflex of being up side down is to quickly get the body back into an upright position. A child that knows how to roll, even if it is down a wedge mat, has overcome the reflex and gained body control.
If your child has not rolled yet, or is afraid to be upside down, using the "roll like a pumpkin" concept may help. For ages two and up  give them something to put under their chin like a bean bag. This usually helps to keep the head tucked.
Remember to get down with them and roll yourself. Be Brave!