![]() ![]() Fly a Kiteįind a wide open space in a park, a beach, or a field, make or purchase a kite, pick a day which is breezy but not too windy, and head out to watch your child delight in running with their colourful toy. The rules are simple and the game can be played alone or with friends. Outside, use chalk to make a court and use rocks or the chalk itself as a marker. ![]() Inside, use painters tape on the floor to pattern your own board and use buttons, rolled up socks or bean bags instead of rocks. HopscotchĪ favourite with kids of all ages, hopscotch is a game that can be played inside or out. If you don’t have a garden or a tree, go for a walk and let kids make music as they crunch through the leaves on the ground. Rake them up and let kids jump into the piles, throw the leaves in the air, and crunch the foliage in their hands. Not everyone loves the raking jobs that come in autumn, but kids love leaves. Skills developed: multiple depending on the leader’s actions (jumping, balancing, hopping, etc.) 8. Simon can have kids jumping like a kangaroo, standing as tall as a house, making funny faces, standing on one foot, or waving their hands over their heads. While the rules are simple, the options for movement are endless. Skills developed: running, dodging, agility 7. A game of running from a “scary” monster will involve much squealing with delight. Kids love a game of chase, especially with a parent or other adult they trust. Skills developed: lifting and lowering objects, object manipulation 6. Hide small toys like plastic dinosaurs, small cars, or marbles, and let your child release their inner pirate as they search for booty! Whether it’s an inside or outside sandtable or sandbox, kids love to dig for treasure. Sponges can also be used to “paint” walls. On a hot, summer day, gather up lots of sponges, provide a tub of water for endless resoaking, and have your kids throw their sponges on a wall or on a cement surface to make designs. Preferably outside in what our two year old called “chocolate water”, throw on your kids’ most waterproof gear and let them jump in, out, and over puddles. How long can they keep the balloon off the ground? Outdoor on a calm, windless day, or inside, have your kids use their hands or half of a pool noodle to keep a balloon afloat. Inside or out, encourage your child to slither like a snake, hop like a frog, gallop like a horse, or walk like a bear on all fours. Whatever the situation, short attention spans mean that it’s a good idea to have a few of these up your sleeve. This list of 49 fun activities for kids is the ultimate go-to for any playdate, home child care setting, or a morning or afternoon with a caregiver. ![]() So while it’s essential to make time for unstructured, active playtime, it’s also important to have access to plenty of fun, simple activities that you know will help them get active and develop skills in a variety of ways. But did you know that kids this age need three hours of physical activity a day?Ĭhildren between 2-4 years old don’t only need a lot of movement, they also need a lot of variety of movement. If you have a little one under 5 years old at home, then you’ve experienced what it’s like to try to keep up with an energetic toddler or preschooler. ![]()
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