Playdates

Play follow the leader

Age range: 3–6 years

Duration
15 min
Location
Outside
Category
Playdates
Type
Activity

How to try it

Take turns being the leader with a small group of children, marching, hopping, and stretching while everyone copies the moves.

Materials

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Why it matters

Copying and leading movements builds listening, turn-taking, and big-body coordination in a giggly, active game.

Benefit

Imitation

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