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Trajectory
Trajectory
Children experiencing a trajectory schema will be seen moving their arms, legs, and bodies in different patterns. They may also be holding onto different objects and moving (ie: swinging, throwing, shaking) them around. There's horizontal trajectory (pushing and kicking) and vertical trajectory (dropping objects, putting things in and out of containers).
What it might look like:
- dropping objects
- knocking down towers of objects
- throwing things
- swinging objects around
- fake explosions
- jumping off of furniture
- sending toys down the stairs
- babies can be seen reaching out for objects, kicking legs, opening and closing hands, pulling, pushing
Trajectory Activities and Materials
Trajectory Activities and Materials
- Create a pendulum paint brush by attaching a paintbrush to a long rope, dipping it in paint, and swinging it (this can get very messy, so might be a better outdoor activity!)
- Blow feathers, chiffon scarves or tissue paper, or hold and release them in front of a fan
- Make paper planes from folded paper
- Experiment dropping different objects from different heights
- Marble painting
- Fly kites on a windy day
- Chase and catch bubbles
- Throw wet sponges at a target or wall
- Use eye droppers to drip colored water onto paper
- Add scarves and other fabric to your music area
- Create your own bowling game using plastic bottles and a ball
- Use sticks or dowels and ribbon to create wands for twirling and dancing
- Create a game where an infant is invited to drop an object off their high chair while an older child retrieves it for them
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