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Crawl through a cardboard tunnel

Age range: 1–3 years

Duration
15 min
Location
At home
Category
Home
Type
Activity

How to try it

Open both ends of a large cardboard box or join two together to make a tunnel on the floor. Crawl in alongside your toddler, then peek out the far end and say boo. Let them lead the way back through.

Materials

  • Large cardboard box

Safety note

Check the box for staples and sharp edges, make sure it can hold your toddler's weight without collapsing, and stay close at the open end.

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Why it matters

Moving through a tight space helps your toddler learn how big their body is and how to steer it.

Benefit

Body awareness

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