Two-place delivery
Move soft items between two wide floor-level destinations.
10 minutesWhat you'll need
Two towels · Two wide rigid floor baskets with no lids or handles
Before you start
Can move independently in their usual way
Best fit: either · active energy · medium caregiver effort · low mess
How to play
- Name the two floor-level destinations.
- Deliver one towel at a time.
- Swap which place comes first.
Place the two baskets side by side.
Move soft items between two wide floor-level destinations.
Move the baskets slightly apart without adding furniture, carrying or overhead reach.
Squatting, reaching and remembering destinations.
Keep both adult-held open baskets at floor level; use no sofa, furniture, climbing or overhead reach. Inspect towels for loose threads, keep fabric from face and neck, stay within arm's reach, and store everything.
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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