The toddler concept behind our theme: Imagery
Teaching children to "roll like a pumpkin' is called imagery. You may know it as reffered to as a simile. Children like pretending they are something else. It helps to make a point or to help a child understand a concept. Learning to roll is no easy task. The natural reflex of being up side down is hard because the body tries to get back into an upright position. A child that learns how to roll, even if it is down a wedge mat, has overcome the reflex.
Remember to keep the chin tucked, to protect the neck. And get out there and roll yourself. Be Brave!
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