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Stuffed Animal Delivery Drive

Steps:

Use your masking tape to mark a large parking square on a smooth floor or rug.
Place your child’s favorite stuffed animal inside the basket.
Ask your child to add several blocks to the basket to make it heavy for the delivery.
Have your child stand behind the basket and place both hands on the rim.
Encourage your toddler to push the basket slowly across the room toward the tape square.
Cheer for them when they park the delivery right inside the lines!

Safety Tip:
CHOKING HAZARD: This activity uses small blocks and tape. Always supervise your child closely and keep small parts away from the mouth.

The Stocking Wrecking Ball

Steps:

Place a tennis ball into the toe of a long stocking.
Slide the open end of the stocking over your child’s head like a hat.
The stocking should hang down with the ball near their chest or waist.
Use masking tape to mark a small circle on the floor for your child to stand in.
Help your child build three tall towers using the blocks just outside the circle.
Ask your child to keep their feet inside the tape circle.
Challenge them to swing their body and head to make the ball hit the towers.
Cheer as the blocks tumble down and then build them up again!

Safety Tip:
Ensure your child is in a clear area away from sharp furniture. Adult supervision is required to ensure the stocking does not cover the child’s face or eyes.

Bubble Wrap Stomp Shoes

Steps:

Cut two pieces of bubble wrap large enough to cover your child’s feet.
Wrap the bubble wrap gently around each foot like a soft shoe.
Secure the wrap at the ankles with a small piece of masking tape.
Encourage your child to walk slowly across a carpeted floor.
Cheer for them as they stomp to hear the pop sound!

Safety Tip:
CHOKING HAZARD: This activity uses tape and plastic wrap. Always supervise your child closely to keep them safe.

The Carpet Sled Racer

Steps:

Find a large, flat piece of sturdy cardboard from a box.
Use a hole puncher to make two holes in the center of one short edge.
Thread a long rope through the holes and tie it with a very tight knot.
Place a soft pillow on the cardboard to make a comfy seat for your child.
Have your child sit or kneel on the pillow while holding the cardboard sides.
Pull the rope slowly to give your little racer a smooth ride across the rug.
Challenge them to keep their back straight and stay balanced as you move.

Safety Tip:
Always pull the sled slowly and ensure the path is clear of sharp corners or hard furniture.

The Feather Balance Path

Steps:

Use masking tape to make a long line on the floor.
Ask your child to stand at one end of the path.
Have them hold their hand out flat like a tray.
Place a soft feather on the back of their hand.
Challenge them to walk slowly along the line to the finish.
If the feather falls, just stop and put it back on!

Safety Tip:
Clear any toys near the tape path to prevent trips while your child is focusing.