10 to 15 minutes

Materials

Masking tape

Directions Toddlers love to jump but usually need help finding out where to do it safely. This activity challenges your child to think before moving. Tape down a square on the floor and encourage jumping just inside of it. Extensions

Tape down two lines that are 10 to 12 feet apart and challenge your toddler to run back and forth, putting both feet on a line before returning to the other.Tape a small square and have your toddler jump inside and outside of it.Let your toddler show you where to put 2 pieces of tape for both of you to run between.Have your toddler stand inside a larger square and jump up and down with you.