Play idea: Mirror, mirror with Stapelstein®

This Play idea for children aged 3-6 and 6-10 years promotes concentration, coordination, and flexibility.

Instructions

Two participating children stand opposite each other with one Stapelstein® element each. Child A performs movements involving the element. Child B tries to mimic the shown movements as precisely as possible.

Variations

Reversed

The mirror always tries to do the opposite of what was demonstrated.

Group mirror

You stand as a group in a circle. One child at a time is allowed to demonstrate a movement with the Stapelstein® element. The rest of you try to mimic it as accurately as possible.

Team mirror

Two children jointly demonstrate a movement with one or two elements. The other children also pair up and try to mimic the movement.

Find the mirror

The Stapelstein® elements are scattered randomly on the floor. All the children walk, hop, or dance through the room. On a command, each child grabs an element and quickly stands opposite another participating child.