Coordination and attention game ‘Try to Repeat’

About the game

It seems as though copying a gesture is quite easy. But what if you have to do it with both hands at the same time? Give it a go — and ordinary movements will turn into an exciting challenge for concentration and coordination.

‘Try and Copy’ — a gesture game: the child looks at their palms and copies the gesture with both hands at the same time. Working with both hands together engages both hemispheres of the brain and trains them to work in unison. From the simplest gestures to speed sequences.

First one gesture, then several in a row — it’s fascinating to watch how the movements become more confident with every attempt.

In the set

• 24 hand figurines depicting various gestures (up to 8 cm long, up to 6 cm wide)
• a craft-style storage box

How to play

1. Look at all the hand shapes with your child.
2. Choose a gesture — the child shows it first with one hand, then with the other.
3. Once they’ve got the hang of it, lay out a pair of hand shapes and repeat with both hands at the same time.

Where to start

Start with the simplest gestures, using your right and left hands in turn. Only then should you use both hands together and practise speed.

Game variations

• repeat the gesture with both hands, as shown on the palms;
• memorise the three gestures and show them in turn;
• speed challenge: who can repeat it first;
• the adult shows the gesture, and the child looks for the corresponding palm.

What children can practise

• interhemispheric interaction
• hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills
• attention, visual memory and reaction time
• spatial reasoning

Who it’s for

Children aged 3 and over; at home, at kindergarten, or during lessons with a teacher.

Material

Wood-based board (pressed wood), bright print.