These lessons all play a part in encouraging children to listen, to concentrate, to persist with tasks and to learn the value and fun in working together – key aspects of development at this age.Shake, Rattle & Roll, including the twelve lessons and information on how to set up your own program, is available as a Manual and Teaching Guide. With the support of the Healthy Child Coalition – Central Steering committee and IN MOTION funding, this Manual, along with a comprehensive Training Day is available for purchase. Facilitators trained in Shake Rattle & Roll will be able to offer the program in their own communities.
The Lessons in the Manual can be used, for the most part, in any order. These lessons all play a part in encouraging children to listen, to concentrate, to persist with tasks and to learn the value and fun in working together – key aspects of development at this age.
It is recommended that toddlers get at least one hour every day of unstructured physical activity and one hour every day of structured physical activity. Shake, Rattle & Roll is an excellent way to get children moving and to achieve, at least, part of that goal!