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Knock ‘Em Down Bowling
Gather 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 the children to stand behind the line, roll a soccer size ball, and try to
knock down the pins.
Let the children take turns until they knock them all down.
Set them back up and bowl some more.
Have a box of props such as scarves, streamers, and cheerleading pompoms
for children to use as they dance to music.
When you have a few minutes between activities, put on some music and
watch your two-year-olds dance, dance, dance! Look for children’s music by
The Laurie Berkner Band, Greg and Steve, Ella Jenkins, and Putamayo Kids,
for example.
Two year olds do not need much direction to learn to run, jump, and climb.
Let them have plenty of space to move around in their own way.
If you share a playground with older children, schedule separate outdoor play
time for your two year olds.
Parachutes or large sheets are fun to use with twos. Let them hold on and
wave the parachute up and down.
Limit the amount of time you expect twos to sit still. Offer them the opportunity
to sit and listen to a story, for example, but let them get up and move
when they need to.
Use movement as a “transition” between activities. Tiptoe to the playground,
march to Circle Time, or walk with arms out to the side to the
water fountain.
Check with the parent to see if a child in a wheelchair can play on the floor
sometimes. The child may enjoy rolling, scooting, and moving about.
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