Playing in the park is not only fun, your child also learns a multitude of important things while enjoying himself tremendously.
Prof. Danè Coetzee, Kinderkinetics leader at North-West University in Potchefstroom, explains what happens while your child is playing in the park.
ON THE SWINGS
What your child learns when he swings:
■ BILATERAL COORDINATION Your child learns to get himself in motion by using his top and bottom limbs to work together in a coordinated way.
■ BALANCE He learns to keep his balance.
■ Your tot gets used to the constant change of direction.
