Kids
are naturally curious. They constantly
poke and prod things, scramble up and behind furniture, climb stairs, look
behind couches and furniture, open doors, explore and constantly discover new
and exciting things.
It’s
part of being human. We’re a curious and
inquisitive species. It’s how we learn,
interact with and navigate the world around us.
Identity Games recognizes how
important it is for kids ages one to four to develop their curiosity and
ability to locate and identify objects and people.
‘Elmo’s World Hide &
Seek’
is the perfect vehicle by which kids can explore and develop their skills at
locating things.
Here’s
how it works.
Take
the small, talking Elmo figure and place him in a specific location.
Depending
on the age of the child or children you can simply hide Elmo under a blanket or
soft object close to the child until they locate him by his voice.
As
the child grows you hide Elmo further away until they find him or multiple
players can simultaneously look for Elmo.
Older
children are given cards with specific pictures of objects on them. When they locate the object on the card they find
Elmo. This also gives parents the
opportunity to talk about the object with the child or children.
No
matter how you play it (you can even make up your own rules) Elmo’s World Hide
& Seek is great tool for educating children on how to find objects that are
out of sight simply by sound.
Groups
of kids can even make a game of it by using the cards as clues until one of
them finds Elmo by his voice (that sounds every 10 seconds) guiding them to him.
Whoever
finds him first wins!
Elmo’s
World Hide & Seek comes in a sturdy steel box with a clear plastic panel
showcasing Elmo. Inside there is a small
stack of picture cards along with instructions.