Physical Literacy
Walk Like a Goat
Indoors or outdoors, invite children to take steps like a little goat, a middle-sized goat and a big goat. Model these movements with exaggeration, adding the descriptive words as you move. “I’m walking like a BIG goat”
Language Development
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Read the book “The Three Billy Goats Gruff” with your child. Adjust your voice per character (small voice, medium voice and big voice) Ask questions during the reading:
“Where were the goats going?” “Which goat went first?”
Need this story? Go to brightpathkids.com for a reading video.
Social-Emotional Development
Making Shakes
Include children in making shakes, taking turns as they add their contributions.
1/3 cup fresh fruit or juice concentrate
1 banana (sliced)
1 cup milk
½ cup ice cubes
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until frothy.
Cognitive Development
Drum Play
Provide small boxes to use as drums. Lead children in playing their “drum” to a song.
Boom, boom goes the drum.
Boom, boom goes the drum.
Boom, boom goes the drum.
Boom, boom, boom, boom, BOOM!
Creative Activity
Building a Bridge
Using recycled items such as paper towel rolls, boxes and tape, build a bridge with your child. Decorate the bridge with crayons, markers, etc. Narrate your actions and your child’s work. “You are making big purple marks on top of the bridge.” “I added a circle under the bridge.” When completed, use toy animals to walk across the bridge, on top of the bridge or under the bridge.”
Additional Resources
ttps://kids.nationalgeographic.com/littlekids/ – This website contains videos, slide shows and games of animals and countries around the world.
https://frugalfun4boys.com/ – This website is full of ideas for boys and girls of all ages. Click on the “all posts” button in the upper right-hand corner of the home page. It will take you to a menu to choose the age group you are interested in finding activities for.