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How this helps

This is a great activity for little ones to learn how to take turns, follow simple instructions and listen to simple questions.

• The more children hear the names of different parts of the face and body, the quicker they'll understand and be able to use the words correctly.

• Seeing the words used for the same things in different contexts will help them realise that words like 'nose' all refer to the same things.

• When children feel their carer's touch, it helps strengthen their understanding that they’re naming parts of their own face and is great for boosting happy hormones.

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Instructions for parents/carers

• Encourage parents and carers to sit face to face with their little ones.

• Ask parents to name all the parts of their little one’s face and body one at a time, touching or pointing to them as they go.

• Repeat and take turns to name the same parts of your own face and body.

• Ask them to point to the same parts of their own face and body naming them as they go.

For older children

• Ask them to point to the parts of their face and body… and then ask them to point to their carer's face and body, then teddy’s face and body.

• See printable handouts for this activity below.

Chat with parents/carers

Here are some questions you might ask them:

• Do you think your little one enjoyed the activity?

• Can you think of times when you can do this activity at home?

• Did you notice anything about your child when playing?

Song

Here's a song to go with the session. The lyrics can be found in the downloadable running order.