6 Ideas to Try Right Now
Animal Walks
- 1Call out different animals.
- 2Challenge your child to walk/move like that animal.
- 3Try crab crawl, frog jumps, bear walks!
Simon Says
- 1One person is Simon.
- 2Simon gives instructions: 'Simon says jump!'
- 3Only follow if it starts with 'Simon says' — catch everyone out!
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.
Feelings Faces Game
- 1Draw 4 faces on paper plates: happy, sad, angry, surprised.
- 2Call out a feeling and your child holds up the right face.
- 3Swap: your child calls it, you hold it up.
This builds emotional vocabulary — one of the best 3–4yo investments.
Freeze Dance
- 1Play music and dance freely.
- 2When music stops, everyone freezes.
- 3Last to freeze is out!
