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Rainy Day Workout
Read a book such as From Head to Toe by Eric Carle to begin indoor movement
activities.
After you read the book and do the movements it suggests, put on some music
and lead the children in some simple exercises.
They can
• stretch up high as the sky
• squat down to the ground
• bend over and touch their toes
• walk on tiptoes
• twist at the waist from side to side
• roll on the floor from side to side
• lie on the floor and kick up in the air
• swing arms back and forth with great care
• jump in place
• jog in place
Be sure everyone is spread out so there is enough room to move and have fun!
Try this on a rainy day.
Language Tip
The book From Head to Toe is also available in a Spanish version
– De La Cabeza a Los Pies.
Special Needs Tip
A child who cannot walk can roll and move about on the floor to
the music.
Chasing Bubbles
Blow bubbles outside for the children to chase and try to pop.
Blow some up high and some down low. Encourage the children to run, jump,
stretch, and bend to reach the bubbles.
Move around the play area as you blow the bubbles so the children will chase
you and the bubbles too!
Special Needs Tip
Let a child with limited leg mobility help wave the wand to make
the bubbles for the other children to chase.