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Fitness Fun
On a day when the weather is too nasty to go outside, put on some music and
do some simple exercises with your child.
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stretching up high as the sky
squatting low to the ground
bending over and touching toes
walking on tiptoes
twisting at the waist from side to side
swinging arms back and forth
lying on the floor and kicking up in the air
jumping in place
If there are other children or adults in the home, everyone can have fun
exercising together!
Chasing Bubbles
Blow bubbles outside for your child to chase and try to pop.
Blow some up high so your child has to reach up as she runs.
Blow some low so she has to bend down.
Now let your child wave a bubble wand for you to chase and pop!
Try different “wands” for variety. Dip a fly swatter in a pan of bubbles to make
little ones, for example.
Bowling Pins
Collect 6–10 empty two-liter or half gallon drink containers.
Set them up in the shape of a triangle, like bowling pins.
Mark a line with a piece of tape several feet away from the “pins”.
Invite your child to stand behind the line, roll a soccer size ball, and try to knock
down the pins.
Let him keep rolling until he knocks them all down.
Set them back up and bowl some more.
Special Needs Tip
A child who cannot walk can roll and move about on the floor to
the music.