Children are in daily contact with tables in a wide range of environments. Different materials may be felt, including wood, plastic and glass, and tables may also be moveable or static.
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Tables are a very effective resource for promoting overall strength, balance and co-ordination. Early pulling up to standing may be followed by bobbing, cruising, crawling and hiding under. In time, you may observe a child climbing on, jumping off, pulling along and running around one.
Tables can be anchoring: they are places that are reliable and permanent; a source of comfort, creativity and concentration. The sharing of space and resources encourages positive interactions, in which social skills may be practised.
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