Moving
On
Toddlers
love to explore spaces and climb over, through,
and into things.
What
you'll need...
Stuffed
animal or toy
Large cardboard boxes
Pillows
A large sheet
A soft ball
A large plastic laundry basket
Elastic
Bells
What
to do...
Pillow
jump. Give your toddler some pillows to jump into.
Toddlers usually figure out how to do this one on
their own!
Box
car.
Give your toddler a large grocery box to push around
the room. He may want to take his stuffed animal
or toy for a ride in it. If the box isn't too high--you'll
most likely find your toddler in there, too!
Basketball.
Sit about 3 feet away from your toddler and hold
out a large plastic laundry basket. Let him try
throwing a ball into the basket.
Table
tent. Cover a table with a sheet that's big enough
to reach the ground on all sides. This makes a great
playhouse that's particularly good for a rainy day.
Watch out for bumped heads!
Jingle
bells. Sew bells onto elastic that will fit comfortably
around your child's ankles. Then watch (and listen
to) the fun while he moves about or jumps up and down.
These
skills help children gain control over their large
muscles. They also help children learn important concepts
such as up, down, inside, outside, over, and under.
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