Moving So Carefully

Time

• 5 to 10 minutes

Materials

• Cup
• Water
• Masking tape

Directions

Tape a finish line to the floor or sidewalk and give your toddler a cup that is nearly full of water. The challenge is to walk to the line, spilling as little as possible.

Extensions

• Increase the challenge by holding a cup of water in each hand.
• Walk around an obstacle with the cup of water.
• Compare by carrying an empty cup and talk about the difference.
• Walk together holding cups of water.

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Copyright © 2004 by Susan Kettmann. Excerpted from The 2,000 Best Games & Activities with permission of its publisher, Sourcebooks, Inc.

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