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Chase a flashlight beam across the wall
Age range: 1–4 years
- Duration
- 10 min
- Location
- At home
- Category
- Home
- Type
- Activity
How to try it
Dim the lights and sweep a flashlight beam slowly along the wall and floor. Let your toddler point at it, pat it, or follow it, then hand over the flashlight for them to try.
Materials
- Flashlight
Safety note
Use a sturdy flashlight whose battery compartment is closed with a screw, never one with coin or button batteries, and never shine it into anyone's eyes.
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Why it matters
Following a moving spot of light gives your toddler practice tracking movement and noticing how their arm moves the beam.
Benefit
Visual tracking
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