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Moveable large apparatus is a very useful addition to resources for children in their first year. It offers the combined experience of challenging manipulative skills and encouraging use of the gross motor ‘tools’ that inform and support overall development.
Have a good look around to see what you already have on site, as you will not need specialist equipment. Think about using the following, either with individuals or in a very small group:
As children start to walk and become stronger, faster, better co-ordinated and more agile, possibilities are presented in which your large and small apparatus may be combined. Think about choosing a specific area; for instance, a corner or the middle of your space:
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