As adults we can take for granted being surefooted, coordinated and balanced in our movements. For children, it takes time for these important skills to be developed and built upon.
Throughout the nursery, we have these wonderful little pieces of equipment, best known as Wobbel boards.
They are a wonderful way for children to develop their physical awareness and balance, as children get more and more comfortable creating more space between their feet on the board. With the support of an adult, they can start out on the boards just rocking side to side until they feel confident enough to do it themselves.
Though, they also provide a separate purpose. Children often use the boards as pseudo rocking chairs, lying down on them to relax for a quiet moment, supporting individual play. If flipped over, they are also strong and sturdy ramps for cars or even as stepping stools.
It doesn’t take much to provide children with an enabling environment with equipment that helps to boost their physical confidence.
This is why it is important to let children learn through their play; allow them to follow their own interests and interact with their environment in their way and watch them acquire the valuable skills of balance and coordination without having to interfere. #theinspirephilosophy
As an eco nursery in Dubai who has been established in Jumeirah for the last 30 years, we are honored to welcome the next generation of students into the Kid’s Island Nursery in Jumeirah family and it is rewarding to hear parents say “I remember what it felt like when I experienced this at the nursery for the first time”. It is important to cherish your warm childhood memories and even more important to create new ones with your child.
