Follow my path
Take turns leading a short route around safe household landmarks.
10 minutesWhat you'll need
Clear route through one room
Before you start
Can move independently in their usual way
Best fit: either · active energy · medium caregiver effort · low mess
How to play
- Lead around two visible landmarks.
- Invite your child to lead back.
- Copy their route exactly.
Use one landmark and stay close.
Take turns leading a short route around safe household landmarks.
Add a movement at each landmark.
Navigation, memory and pleasure in being followed.
Use only flat soft floor markers in one clear dry level room, never furniture or doorways. Match the route to the child's existing crawl or walk, use no speed or climbing, stay within arm's reach, and remove markers afterward.
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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