Home Hot Topics Articles About Us / Contact Us Activities & Curriculum Activities for Outcome-Based Learning Arts & Crafts Music for Learning Recommended Reading ECN Radio NEWSlink How to Get a School Grant Movement, Play and Physical Activity for Children Topics In Early Childhood Education Art and Creativity in Early Childhood Education Job Sharing Board State Licensing Requirements Subscribe today to our bi-weekly newsletter!   ACTIVITY The Mirror Game By Rae Pica When a child looks in a mirror, she sees herself. Her features are unique and special. This is a simple activity that will develop self-concept and self-awareness, steps that are essential to building self-confidence. Curriculum Area Social/ Emotional and Gross Motor Before You Start Talk to the children about mirrors and how they reflect images. Where in their homes do they have mirrors? What kinds of activities might they perform while looking in a mirror? Invite the children to get into pairs. Let's Begin 1. One partner begins by performing simple movements, which his partner copies exactly – acting like his reflection in the mirror! 2. After a while, partners switch roles. Furthermore If necessary, encourage the children to create different body shapes, to use various body parts, levels in space, nonlocomotor skills (bending, stretching, twisting), and tempos.   Tweet No materials needed. 23 3/8" Square Safety Mirror Articles and activities listed on this website may be printed for single use. No article or activity may be duplicated or distributed in any form, in whole or in part, without permission from the publisher, Excelligence Learning Corporation. Contact Permissions Department.

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