I'm a Little Pancake - P01

By Jennifer Mcphail

About this activity

Author: Jennifer Mcphail
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Phase: Reviewed Skills

Cheek to cheek hold on back Harness hold on front In a circle around teacher Parent moving backwards with child lying on back Parent rolls child from back to front Follow actions to lyrics Parent and child participate

Be careful not to force child to be on back. If unhappy roll more frequently

Progression

Close cheek to cheek hold. Parent rolls child from back to front

Development

Head righting reflex may prevent a child's ability to lie flat. If this arises in water place one hand in mid back region. This will encourage head to lie flat

Development in Water

Needs to be able to lie on back with support

Lyrics
  • I’m a little pancake on my back
  • I'm a little pancake nice and flat
  • I’m a little pancake on my back
  • Now roll me over just like that
  • I’m a little pancake on my tum
  • I’m a little pancake having fun
  • I’m a little pancake on my tum
  • Now roll me over just for fun