Michelle:
Getting through an obstacle course is a fun, dynamic and interactive way for your toddler to learn about cause and effect, and what effect their actions have on their surroundings and the people around them
Oh, who's in there?
How would we get in there, though?
Mum:
Shall we stand up and reach him?
Michelle:
Does he treat anything like an obstacle course at home? Does he climb over stuff?
Mum 1:
The sofa, his dad!
Dad;
Do you want to climb up? Be careful.
Well done. Push!
Well done, good climbing!
Mum 2:
She's never been a sit still baby, as you can see!
Michelle:
So, one thing that you can do is teach them about action words: 'pulling', 'pushing'.
The temptation sometimes is to go 'no, don't touch that', 'or don't do that'.
So as long as they're in a safe environment and you're talking to them about what's going on, then it's a really fun way for them to learn.
A great way for your toddler to learn how to solve problems is by setting up a home-made obstacle course for them.
And, as Dr Michelle Peter explains, it can be a way of teaching them action words too.
Image caption, Building an obstacle course is a fun, interactive way for your toddler to learn to solve problems.
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TOP TIP: When making an obstacle course, make sure it's safe and keep talking your toddler through what they're doing, so they can pick up on action words like 'push', 'pull' and 'climb'.
