11/01/2009
This is GREAT!!!!! Have you heard about it?????????
Looking for a fun, engaging and educational way to spend time with a child? Try the U-Play Mat!!!! Designed by Pediatrician (and mom of two sets of twins), Dr. Jennifer Canter designed the U-shaped mat and accompanying picture cards “with the goal of enhancing intera...ctive floor play between toddlers and parents.”
The U-Play Mat is a U-shaped, 4ft x 3ft deep mat with 15 large, clear pockets on its surface. The innovative “U” shape allows the child to sit inside the opening of the “U” with full access to the 15 pockets. The child now has full visual and tactile access to the whole surface, without having to crawl atop the mat. The see-through pockets are child-safe and secured to the mat surface. U-Play Professional Mat comes packed in a cute tote, with 8 outer pockets to store the cards in. Plus, a handy instruction booklet to help get you started.
To begin play sit across and engage the child in a variety of exercises using the adorable theme-based card decks, (ie. Food, Home, Play, Dress). There is no writing on these durable cards, so you can play/teach the child in any language.
Here’s just a few activities you can do with U-Play Mat:
Exercise 1: Identification - works on receptive (understanding language) vocabulary
Exercise 2: Labelling - works on expressive vocabulary
Exercise 3: Matching Skills - understanding same/different
Exercise 4: Same
Exercise 5: Different
Exercise 6: Yes/No Questions
Exercise 7: Wh’ Questions: "‘who, what, where, why, when" - Just the beginning for developing conversational skills
Exercise 8: Using More Words - Keep the conversation skills developing
Exercise 9: Making Connections - Recalling information
Exercise 10: Following Directions - process information skills
The ideas for use are endless! Seemingly, the kiddos are naturally attracted to the design and and engage in communication and langauge activities readily. The kiddos work on crossing midline as they regard the placement of the different pictures as well as helps develop eye contact/regard with their playing partner(s). This is a MUST HAVE interactive toy for every child!!!
For more information or to order your own U-Play Mat, please visit http://www.playthisway.com/DRLOPEZ.
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The U-Play Mat has been safety tested using the highest quality international laboratoties. Product evaluations and reviews of the U-Play Mat have been fabulous!
The U-Play Mat has been safety tested using the highest quality international laboratoties. Product evaluations and reviews of the U-Play Mat have been fabulous!
