The WHO released guidance for physical activities for kids less than one-year-old recommends the little ones being physcially active several times a day in a variety of ways, particularly through interactive, floor-based play. How do we help our kids get quality, interested in floor-based based play?
As the weather warms up outside, here’s a list of simple DIY activities you can set up for your child at home. These are activities that your child will enjoy, it will help them hit development milestones, and you can set these up easily at low cost at home. Scroll down and try them out today!
Ball in the box:
Packaging and delivery boxes that you receive at your doorstep are great to build a variety of DIY activities for your toddlers. This activity uses a medium size box (minimum 4” W x 4” L x 8” height) to create a “Drop Box”.
What you need: 1. Medium size box 2. Cutter 3. Coloured paper & glue (to cover the box, optional)
Trace a circle at the narrow end of the box – the circle should be a size of a ball that your child typically plays with. Cut a hole through. Voila- your child can now drop a ball in the box.
Raise the stakes: Cut out half of one of the tall sides of the box. So when the ball drops in the box, it rolls out from the side.
Skills developed: Fine Motor skills, Object permanence
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