Cape Kid Says
Cape Kid Says...
Objective: To help develop listening skills, self-control, body awareness, and the ability to follow directions while having fun and engaging in movement.
How to Play: With a leader giving a command, players only follow the commands if it starts with "Cape Kid says." If a command is given without that, players must stay still. If they move, they will either sit or do an exercise based on their Developmental Checklist Chart.
Modification Chart
| Level | Modification | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 🟡 0-1 year old | Caregiver says 'Cape Kid Says' while slowly exaggerating the motions for the baby to see. | Listening, Bonding |
| 🟣 1-2 year old | Uses simple commands with clear gestures (clap, dance), using 'Cape Kid Says' before every movement. | Following Directions, Body Recognition |
| 🟢 2-3 year old | Continue using 'Cape Kid Says' before each movement, adding commands based on Movement Checklist. Take a long pause before saying each movement. | Impulse Control, Follow Directions |
| 🟠 3-4 year old | Introduce commands without "Cape Kid Says". Have them sit or do an exercise if they move. | Balance, Timing, Memory |
| 🔴 4-5 year old | Have kids take turns being the leader. | Leadership, Memory |