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Physical & Movement Activities

Get moving with active games, sports, and gross motor skill development

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Ages 2-9
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Why Physical & Movement Activities Matter

Brain Health: Physical activity increases blood flow to the brain and supports cognitive development
Focus and Attention: Regular movement helps children concentrate better during quiet activities
Motor Skill Development: Large muscle activities prepare children for fine motor tasks like writing
Emotional Well-being: Physical play is a natural stress reliever and mood booster

Featured Physical & Movement Activities

Ages 2-3Gross Motor⏱️ Approx. 10 min

🐒 Monkey Jump Adventure!

Leap across the river, little monkey!

Materials
Pillows (various sizes) (Cushions or sofa pillows work well.)
Steps
6 easy steps
Preview: 2 steps shown
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Builds balance, coordination, and gross motor skills in a playful way.
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Ages 2-3Movement⏱️ Approx. 10 min

🐘 Animal Sounds Safari!

Roar, hop, and stomp like wild animals!

Materials
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Steps
6 easy steps
Preview: 2 steps shown
imaginationgross-motorlanguage-development+2
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Encourages language development, gross motor skills, and imaginative play.
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Ages 2-3Gross Motor⏱️ Approx. 10 min

🌬️ Flying Dupatta Fun!

Make your dupatta soar and play!

Materials
Light dupatta or bedsheet (A large, lightweight scarf or a single bedsheet works best.)
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Steps
6 easy steps
Preview: 2 steps shown
cooperationfollowing-instructionssensory-play+2
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Encourages following instructions, cooperation (if played with others), and builds anticipation.
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Ages 2-3Gross Motor⏱️ Approx. 10 min

🦋 Balloon Butterfly Chase!

Keep the balloon butterfly flying!

Materials
Balloon (latex or foil) (Inflate to a medium size. Supervise closely with latex balloons due to choking hazard if popped.)
Steps
6 easy steps
Preview: 2 steps shown
coordinationeye-trackingactive-play+2
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Improves eye-tracking, hand-eye coordination, and gentle gross motor movements.
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Ages 2-3Breath Control⏱️ Approx. 10 min

☁️ Cotton Ball Cloud Race!

Blow your cloud to the finish line!

Materials
Cotton balls (A few per person.)
+2 more
Steps
6 easy steps
Preview: 2 steps shown
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Develops oral motor skills, breath control, and focus in a fun, competitive way.
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Ages 2-3Movement⏱️ Approx. 10 min

👯‍♀️ Magical Mirror Dance!

Copy my moves, be my reflection!

Materials
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Steps
6 easy steps
Preview: 2 steps shown
body-awarenessimitationcoordination+2
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🌟 Parent Win
Develops imitation skills, body awareness, and is a fun way to connect and move together.
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Ages 2-3Gross Motor⏱️ Approx. 10 min

🗑️ Feed the Monster Bucket!

Crumple, aim, and throw to feed!

Materials
Old newspaper sheets (A few sheets to crumple into balls.)
+1 more
Steps
6 easy steps
Preview: 2 steps shown
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Develops hand-eye coordination, gross motor skills (throwing), and can be a fun way to practice aiming.
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Ages 4-5Sports⏱️ Approx. 15 min

🏏 Mini Cricket Champions!

Hit a four with a sock ball!

Materials
Rolled-up pair of socks (or two) (Tightly rolled to form a soft ball.)
+2 more
Steps
6 easy steps
Preview: 2 steps shown
coordinationgross-motoractive-play+3
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Develops focus, hand-eye coordination, and controlled gross motor movements in a fun, sporty way.
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Ages 4-5Balance⏱️ Approx. 15 min

🍋 Speedy Lemon Balance Race!

Carry the 'egg' without a single drop!

Materials
Spoon (tablespoon or larger) (One per player.)
+2 more
Steps
6 easy steps
Preview: 2 steps shown
focusconcentrationhand-eye-coordination+3
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Develops concentration, balance, and steady hand-eye coordination.
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Ages 4-5Gross Motor⏱️ Approx. 10 min

🌉 Tightrope Walker Challenge!

Walk the line, don't fall down!

Materials
Masking tape, painter's tape, or chalk (To create a straight line on the floor.)
Steps
6 easy steps
Preview: 2 steps shown
balancecoordinationfocus+3
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Improves balance, coordination, core strength, and focus.
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Ages 4-5Movement⏱️ Approx. 10 min

🎶 Freeze Dance Fun!

Dance till the music stops, then FREEZE!

Materials
Music source (Phone, speaker, radio, or even just singing.)
Steps
6 easy steps
Preview: 2 steps shown
controllistening-skillsimpulse-control+3
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🌟 Parent Win
Develops listening skills, impulse control, and is a great way to burn off energy.
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Ages 4-5Gross Motor⏱️ Approx. 15 min

🎳 Backyard Bowling Bonanza!

Roll the ball, knock 'em down!

Materials
Empty plastic bottles (5-10) (Water bottles or soda bottles work well. Can be weighted slightly with a little sand/water if too light.)
+1 more
Steps
6 easy steps
Preview: 2 steps shown
mathaiminghand-eye-coordination+3
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Develops aiming skills, hand-eye coordination, gross motor skills, and introduces basic counting.
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