Photo by Jelleke Vanooteghem on Unsplash
The weekend is here, the weather forecast mostly fine (here in Melbourne) and you have an active toddler.
I remembered about an article I read ages ago which listed lots of practical ways for toddlers to use their developing bodies and abundant energy so decided to write short list of my own.
Toddlers love big work!
Here's a taste to inspire you.
Ways that toddlers can exert maximum effort
Here are a few easy ones --
Carrying round a large bag or backpack
Using large foam blocks (the Melbourne Museum Children's Gallery has fantastic large blocks)
Carrying wood
Walking over pillows
Move a bucket or watering can of water
Pushing or carrying a loaded laundry basket
Lift a large(ish) suitcase with some weight in it
Move a piece of furniture
Taking the largest steps possible (stepping stones)
Carrying a large box
Digging and filling a bucket with sand then moving that to a new location .....
I hope you find several ideas which help to make your weekend even more enjoyable for you and your toddler.
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