Body & movement
Animal walks
- Builds: Whole-body strength
- 10 min
- Ages 2–5
- Energetic
- No mess
From the house
- Nothing, just some floor space
How to play
- Walk like a bear, on hands and feet.
- Hop like a frog, waddle like a penguin, slither like a snake.
- Tiptoe like a tiny mouse, stomp like an elephant.
- They call out the next animal for you to do.
Fit it to your child
- Easier: Stick to three easy ones (stomp, tiptoe and crawl like a cat) and do each one with them.
- Harder: Add a crab walk, tummy up on hands and feet, and a flamingo standing on one leg.
Words to use
- hop
- waddle
- stomp
- tiptoe
Why it helps
Bear walks and frog hops make their arms and legs carry their weight in new ways, which builds strength and balance.