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Raining outside? Looking for ideas to pass the time? Look no further!
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Indoor Obstacle Course This can take a bit of time to set up, depending on how many "stations" you have, but it can also keep children busy for quite some time and exert lots of energy! For younger kids, start with just two simple stations and develop it as they ...
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Balancing Act You need: masking tape, ideally 2-3 inches wide
Put the masking tape on the floor in a straight line, square or circle. Encourage your child to practice balancing while walking on the tape. You may want to model this for them - ...
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Leapfrog/Leapbear You need: teddy bears of various sizes, large cushions
Jump, jump, jump! (Hey! Jumping is an important skill, honest!)
For the first activity, place a teddy bear on the floor for your child to practice jumping over. When ...
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Jack and the Candlestick Take a long piece of rope and stretch it across the floor. Stand on one side with your child, stand in a 'pre-jumping' position, and swing your arms along your sides.
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