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Role of parents and carers
Parents are important role models and should be active with their children every day. They should also plan some
opportunities for the whole family to be active on a weekly basis. Carers and other family members, such as
grandparents, can also share in the fun and responsibility of planning activities. It’s good to keep play items in your car
and at home which assist in creating opportunities for play, such as blow-up beach balls, soccer balls, bats, and buckets
and spades.
Toys and equipment
Toys and equipment that can be adapted to suit different ages, levels of ability, and indoor or outdoor environments are
particularly useful. You can also make use of every day recyclable products. For example, try using ice-cream containers
as buckets or markers; plastic containers or milk containers as skittles; cardboard boxes as cars or tunnels; empty food
cartons as building blocks; cardboard cylinders as horse sticks, golf sticks or hockey sticks; or an old bed sheet as a
parachute.
Look for equipment that encourages use of both large and small muscles, as well as independent activity and social
contact. Play materials should also inspire the imagination and take into account the cultural backgrounds of the children.
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