K2S34 Ways to encourage children to be aware of their own bodies

K2S34 – Ways to encourage children to be aware of their own bodies and understand their right not to be abused, according to their age, needs and abilities.

Role play and Action Games

• Simon says:- “Simon says, put your hands on your head etc”
  • Value: Learning and being aware of different body parts, copying closely, observation and language skills.
• Walk like a monkey:- “imitate the way various animals move”
  • Value:  Learning how your body moves and the ability to copy techniques.
• Dressing Up:- “Mummies and Daddies”, “Doctor’s and Nurse’s”, “Fireman and Policeman etc”
  • Value: Learning social and relationship skills, develops language skills and imagination.
• Tiger Hunt:- “Mime a hunt for a ferocious Tiger which need bringing back to the zoo, using the children’s imagination of climbing hills, swinging across a river etc”
  • Value: The children will begin to think about exactly what their bodies are doing, helping to develop their muscular control.
• Statues:- “When you give the word, they must stay absolutely still and silent in their last position.”
  • Value: Freezing is more demanding than moving and helps develop self awareness of their bodies.

Drawing/painting and making models of your whole self or friend and naming different body parts can also help children learn to be observant and aware of differences between their peers.

You may find these resources useful when completing the course.

This post is part of the 202 Keep Children Safe • NVQ Level 2 section, which forms the Childcare Learning And Development website.