Tumble Time!

As you've probably noticed, we shift the environment from time to time and recently decided to create an indoor space that can be adapted for large motor play. On this day, we brought out some extra sleeping mats for the children to play on. The day was too cold to go outside so 'tumble time' was invented. As soon as the small ottoman was placed between the two mats, the children immediately came and began to throw themselves over it. As they began to climb and stand on the ottoman, M slowly pulled back, requiring them to push up and balance on their own. They began to climb almost completely independently. The children really enjoy this sense of control over their bodies, becoming more excited as they master new skills. AV likes to be in the middle of whatever the other children are doing, and she stays connected by placing her foot near each child. The children would also lay on each other after they rolled, which they thought was quite funny. If you come across another small ottoman similar in size and weight to that one we will take it! We are also looking for large body pillows.