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Into The River

ID 1786
Title Into The River
Published True
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Image https://www.wyethnutrition.co.id/sites/default/files/2023-02/scarf_towel_river_kidaptive.jpg
PWA Age month 24_36
PWA Dimensions self_control
PWA Duration(minutes) 5_15min
PWA Lead Take part in this watery adventure to challenge {LEARNER_FNAME}’s listening skills and self-control.
PWA Materials Blanket or towel Open space
PWA Progress Marker Always follows changing instructions;Follows changing instructions consistently;Following changing instructions with increasing speed and accuracy
PWA Question Body How many times did {LEARNER_FNAME} follow the direction after you broke the pattern?
PWA Tags Movement;Physical Activity
PWA Try this Lay a blanket or towel on the floor. Explain to {LEARNER_FNAME} that the towel represents a river and that the space on either side of the blanket is the riverbank.   Say: When I say "into the river," your job is to jump into the river, and when I say "onto the bank," your job is to jump back onto the riverbank. Remind {LEARNER_FNAME} to wait and listen before jumping. Do a few practice rounds with {LEARNER_FNAME} and alternate saying the two instructions. Then, start the real game. Get {OBJ_PRONOUN} into a rhythm of jumping into the river and back onto the riverbank, but then switch things up. For example, after into the river, say into the river again.  If {LEARNER_FNAME} jumps back onto the riverbank when {SUBJ_PRONOUN} hears the second instruction, say: Got you!   Do this for at least five rounds to give {LEARNER_FNAME} lots of practice. Then, try swapping roles. Ask {LEARNER_FNAME} to give you directions instead.
PWA Variations
PWA What to look Pay attention to how easily {LEARNER_FNAME} settles into the rhythm of jumping into and out of the river. In the rounds where you break the back-and-forth pattern and give a different direction, count how many times {LEARNER_FNAME} follows the new direction correctly. This is a sign that {SUBJ_PRONOUN} has managed to inhibit {POS_PRONOUN} automatic response, which is to follow the previously established pattern.
PWA Why this matters Impulse Control can refer to the control of both verbal and physical responses. Researchers have shown that the inhibition of a physical response is more challenging for young children and generally develops later, but an activity like this one is a great way to practice self-control. UTM-EM-049-MAR-21
PWA Question Response Option first None ;1-2 out of 5 ;3 out of 5 ;4-5 out of 5
PWA Question Response Option second 1;2;3;4
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PWA Waiting for Review True
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