Kick It!

Age: Infantrattle-bells

Equipment: Objects that make noise

Space requirements: On-the-spot

Activity description:

  • Lay you baby on their back.
  • Hold up objects that make noise and let your baby kick them.
  • Objects could include newspaper, aluminium foil and crinkly toys.

Skill development:

  • Physical skills: eye-foot coordination; kicking
  • Non-physical skills: self-discovery

Activity modified from: Manitoba in motion Kids in motion: An Early Start to Physical Activity for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers

Posted in 0-18 months (Infant), E-L, Equipment required, On-the-spot

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