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Things to Do While You’re Waiting: Get Physical

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.

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About this resource

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