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Things to Do While You’re Waiting: Get Physical

Keep children engaged when you have to wait

  • Let’s pretend!
    Flop your bodies like rag dolls. Then be stiff like robots.
  • Time to play!
    Fingerplays, clapping games, and songs get hands moving.
  • Challenge time!
    Make up challenges: “Stand on one foot while I count to 10.”
  • Snuggle up!
    Sometimes hugging is the best physical activity.

IEL Resources

Web Resources

  • Musical Hoops
    Source: PE Central

    This is a description of a physical activity to help children gain a better understanding of self space in terms of how one’s personal space may overlap that of other students.

  • Raising a Fit Preschooler
    Source: KidsHealth

    This article provides tips for parents on how to engage preschoolers in active play.

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About this resource

Setting(s) for which the article is intended:
  • Child Care Center
  • Family Child Care
  • Home
  • Preschool Program

Intended audience(s):
  • Parents / Family
  • Teachers / Service providers

Age Levels (the age of the children to whom the article applies):
Related IEL Birth to Three Guidelines:
Related Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards:
Reviewed: 2016
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