Why do children like somersaults?

Children cannot sit still, obviously not because they are bad, but because they are exploring the world that interests them. But is it normal, isn’t it, if your little one likes to do a somersault? Check out the discussion here, come on!

I wonder why, Baby– Do children like somersaults?

Have you noticed how children sometimes like to see the world from very strange angles? This can be seen by how happy he is when he is lifted up in the air or swung. Moms can also often find him doing yoga poses, looking down and peeking from his legs, or hanging upside down on the sofa to watch TV.

It sounds strange, but it’s actually what children do to understand their world. And fortunately, in general, there is nothing to worry about. Because young children need to experiment to discover what the world is like from a different perspective.

This is referred to as an orientation scheme. By definition, patterns are repetitive patterns of behavior that allow children to explore ideas and thoughts. Patterns help children express their thoughts, as well as become a way to see things from different points of view and perspectives.

Patterns are also often described as attractive babies of many different types. Sometimes the activities that children like with a certain pattern, adults seem a little weird or even annoying. But for children, in reality, it is an important step towards understanding the world and themselves.

Every child is different, and some may display more than one pattern, while others may not show any at all. Patterns can be observed, identified and understood parentthus providing a better picture of each child’s interests and ways of thinking.

There are various types of patterns that can be found in children’s behavior patterns. Here are some of the most common:

1. Trajectory:

Draw an imaginary line by going up, then jumping down.
Drop things from above.

2. Positioning (Placement): Arrange objects and place them in groups.

3. Enveloping (Wrap):

Children like to wrap themselves or an object.
It could also be that he likes to put something in a container.

4. Rotating (Tour):

Have fun with rotating objects.

He likes to run or be swung.

5. enclosing: Adds a border to your play area or gives it a frame (border) in a photo.

6. Transport:

Transport or movement of goods from one place to another.
He may also want to carry things in containers or bags.

7. C.connecting (Link): Love to assemble and disassemble, build or join items with tape or glue.

8. To commute: Explore changes in a substance, such as turning a solid into a liquid or vice versa.

9. Orientation (Orientation): Interest in placing oneself or an object in a different place or position, such as upside down or tilted.

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What are the benefits?

Obviously, your little one’s somersault behavior isn’t something to worry about. In fact, he was actually developing important life skills when he put himself in this unique position. Therefore, it is important to give children the freedom to explore and experiment.

From the behavioral model of this orientation scheme, he can build self-confidence and physical abilities, you know. And as you get older, help your child in many different ways. Among others:

Learn various skills

Children with good outlook tend to have stronger physical abilities later in life. These skills include anticipating the movements of other players in a sports game, avoiding and overcoming, awareness of space or place (spatial), moving with skill and coordination, climbing and balancing.

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Improve cognitive function

It has been found in research that patterns are related to the development and strengthening of cognitive structures (basic mental processes that people use to understand information) in the brain. With patterns, children are able to stage experiences and take risks, as well as test and talk about what they already know and can do.

When children play with concepts or ideas they know well, they build knowledge that can then be applied to new experiences and activities. In this way, the patterns he mastered are continually strengthened through active exploration, engagement, thought and inquiry. In other words, your little one may appear to be in trouble, but he is actually learning a lot of things.

So how do you support your child’s behavior if he has an orientation pattern that makes him happy with somersaults? While it may seem strange, supporting your little one to play at their own pace is a form of support for moms to allow them to experience and explore his world to the fullest. Some things you can do include:

Hold her hand as she steps onto the bench.
Give him the freedom to go up and down stairs safely. Of course it cannot be separated from the supervision of mothers or other adults.
Make him crawl through the tunnel.
Take the little one to the playground.

Children with an orientation scheme are generally a lot active and energetic. He never seemed tired and always wanted to move. So, giving him space to play and explore a lot is the best choice so that he can develop well, without getting bored easily. (IS)