BUSHkids Annual Report 2018-2019

A N N UA L R E P O R T 2 0 1 8 – 2 0 1 9 36 Kingaroy playgroup kids enjoy some of the fun activities in our Playtime Cards. MDC_2708RBK Producedwith the support of theAustralianGovernment Make your own bubble solution Put 4 tablespoons of water, 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 tablespoon of dish soap into a bowl. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Make your own bubble wand • Bend the end of a pipe cleaner into a circle shape – dip the circle into the bubble solution. • Hold a few straws together using string or rubber band – dip the ends of the straws into the bubble solution and blow through the other end. • Blow through an empty paper towel roll. Physical • Visual tracking skills – watching the bubbles with their eyes. • Hand-eye co-ordination – watching and trying to catch the bubbles. • Balance – running while looking at the bubbles. • Oral Motor Skills – blowing the bubbles. (Blowing bubbles through smaller wands will be easier!) • Big Muscles – chasing the bubbles. • Little Muscles – holding onto the bubble wand steadily. Words • Describing words – big, little, fast, up, down, in front of you, behind you. Setting-up Skill areas BigMuscles –Bubble play BM 05.BU L e a r n i n g a n d D e v e l o p m e n t ubble play Playtime tips • Popping bubbles – when your child is seated in their high chair, blow bubbles and point at them, encouraging your child to pop them by clapping. • Chasing bubbles – blow bubbles and encourage your child to chase them aroun the room or yard, popping them by clapping. • Pre-writing Skills – encourage your child to pop the bubbles with their finger, or using a pencil.