Peekaboo.
Within the first two years of their lives, children develop understanding of
object permanence. According to Piaget, object permanence describes a
child's ability to know that the object continues to exist even though they
can’t see it. Peekaboo plays on a surprise factor balanced with expectation
- element of fun in the game.
Later on, one of the most enjoyable games to play is hide and seek, which
is a continuation of peekaboo structure.
Playing and games are common pastimes for children regardless of their
age, ability or other circumstances. Playing is universal and could be easily
adapted to suit players’ needs or abilities.
Somehow it seems though that as a society (especially in Estonia, coming
from Soviet standardised norms), we choose to play a game of peekaboo
without paying too much attention to object permanence.
Within the first two years of their lives, children develop understanding of
object permanence. According to Piaget, object permanence describes a
child's ability to know that the object continues to exist even though they
can’t see it. Peekaboo plays on a surprise factor balanced with expectation
- element of fun in the game.
Later on, one of the most enjoyable games to play is hide and seek, which
is a continuation of peekaboo structure.
Playing and games are common pastimes for children regardless of their
age, ability or other circumstances. Playing is universal and could be easily
adapted to suit players’ needs or abilities.
Somehow it seems though that as a society (especially in Estonia, coming
from Soviet standardised norms), we choose to play a game of peekaboo
without paying too much attention to object permanence.