Floor-marker action station
Choose a movement to do beside a flat floor marker placed away from doorways.
10 minutesWhat you'll need
One flat non-slip floor marker in a clear room
Before you start
Can move independently in their usual way
Best fit: either · active energy · medium caregiver effort · low mess
How to play
- Place the marker at least an adult arm's length from doors and furniture.
- Choose one mobility-matched action and do it together beside the marker.
- Let your child choose the next action.
Use one repeated action all day.
Choose a movement to do beside a flat floor marker placed away from doorways.
Use a second flat marker with a different gentle action.
Memory for the cue and movement planning.
Keep play at least an adult arm's length from doors, hinges, stairs and traffic, with doors secured closed or inaccessible. Use flat non-slip markers, stay within arm's reach, stop before imbalance, and remove markers.
Why it may be useful
This adds a short burst of active play with room to practise balance, coordination and whole-body movement.
practice guidanceGeneral movement guidance for healthy children; adapt for individual abilities and environments.
Raising Children Network (2025) — Toddler play: ideas, games and activities
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