6 Ideas to Try Right Now
Cloud Dough (2 ingredients)
- 1Mix 8 parts flour with 1 part baby oil.
- 2Let your child knead and shape it.
- 3Add small toys for extra play.
It smells amazing and cleans up easily.
Tape Maze on the Floor
- 1Use tape to create a maze on the floor.
- 2Challenge your child to walk only on the tape lines.
- 3Add 'obstacles' like pillows to jump over.
Use a timer to make it a challenge!
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.
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 Stepping Stones
- 1Lay cushions on the floor as stepping stones.
- 2Try to cross the room without touching the floor.
- 3Great for balance and coordination.
Simon Says Movement
- 1Take turns playing 'Simon Says'.
- 2Call out actions like: clap hands, jump, spin.
- 3Helps practice listening skills.
