Get your child moving while also using their problem-solving skills.
ABC magnets, hacky sacs, a bag, and something to throw them in (box)
Practice ABCs and movement: have your child pick a magnet, name it and its sound, then throw a hacky sac. Take turns to build social skills.
Chair cushions, ABC magnets
Create a hopping path with cushions, stick magnets on them, and have your child call out letters as they jump along.
Inflatable volleyball
Use a light beach ball and set up goals to help your child practice kicking and aiming in the yard.
Colored balls, matching construction paper, laminator, frog tape
Laminate colored paper on the floor, scatter matching balls away, and have your child collect and match them as fast as possible.
Inflatable volleyball, racket or bat
Model hitting the ball, then encourage your child to take a turn, building coordination.
Inflatable beach ball
Practice tossing the ball back and forth, promoting confidence for handling heavier balls later.
Colored construction paper, marker, tape
Label papers by color, tape them on the floor, and have your child hop or crawl to called colors to reinforce learning and movement.
Toy dinosaurs or favorite toys
Hide toys around and let your child hunt for them, counting finds and naming each toy.
Ball and dog (or just ball)
Throw a ball back and forth, emphasizing “my turn”/“your turn” to teach social skills.
Balloons, paper, pen, string, tape
Write letters on balloons, hang them, and have your child identify each letter and its sound.
Construction paper, pillows, or towel
Create a “river” and model jumping across; then let your child follow.
None
Lightly tag your child and say “Tag, you’re it!” then run and let them chase you, switching roles to foster fun and movement.
