6 Ideas to Try Right Now
I Spy
- 1One person says 'I spy with my little eye, something...' and gives a clue.
- 2Others guess what it is.
- 3Whoever guesses correctly goes next.
Pillow Mountain Climber
- 1Pile sofa cushions and pillows on a soft carpeted floor.
- 2Let your child climb over, jump on, or burrow into the pile.
- 3Encourage crawling and balancing.
Pillow Stepping Stones
- 1Lay cushions on the floor as stepping stones.
- 2Try to cross the room without touching the floor.
- 3Great for balance and coordination.
Shape Hunt
- 1Draw a circle, square, triangle, and rectangle on a paper.
- 2Walk around the house finding objects that match each shape.
- 3Tick off each shape on the paper when found.
Simon Says Movement
- 1Take turns playing 'Simon Says'.
- 2Call out actions like: clap hands, jump, spin.
- 3Helps practice listening skills.
Handprint Monsters
- 1Paint your child's hand and press onto paper.
- 2Let it dry — the handprint is the monster's body.
- 3Add googly eyes, teeth, spots with a marker.
Make a whole family of handprint monsters — great gift idea.
