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The PEEK AND POP GIRAFFES double the
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fun during playtime.
Peek & Pop Giraffes
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Let’s Discover
Each ring offers a different surprise to delight
use the ring for an impromptu
(If she can crawl or scoot you can
roll the blue ring across the floor.
your child’s senses. Demonstrate how she can
depending on which ring she
different things can happen
they feel funny! Show her that
game of “catch.”) Point out the
silly flaps on the green ones-
shakes. One rattles, another
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offers an eruption of colorfu
discovery: her actions can actually change things.
confetti, etc. It’s all a fun route to a profound
each other. Every time you hand over a ring,
say its color out loud or count out loud as you
pass each ring along. Talking to your baby
this way sets the foundations for learning.
With an older baby you can take turns
stacking the rings on the giraffe necks. At
first, this can be hard work for a young child,
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neck. Let your child switch the rings onto the
so it helps to have you as a cheering section.
*Switcheroo. Pile two rings up one giraffe’s
Stack the rings on your fingers
other giraffe. Then it’s your turn to switch
them back.
*Silly styles.
and have your child take them off one by one.
Try to balance a ring on your nose or use two
as eyeglasses and get ready to hear the belly
laughs. These silly actions will help your child
understand that there’s no wrong way to play.
Show your
Let’s Play Together
Stacking games are twice as enjoyable if you
have a partner. While the two of you are fitting
the rings over the giraffe necks, your child is
also learning some great lessons in sharing,
taking turns and the art of playing together.
Here are some “team sports”
child what happens
when you push down
to get you started.
*Peek-a-boo.
the taller giraffe’s
head—the other one pops
Pass the rings back and forth to
up! When your child’s
ready, take turns making
the giraffes pop, sing-songing, “Peek-a-boo!”
along the way.
*Ring Relay.