🤸 Big Moves⏱ Quick Play · 5 min⏱ Discovery Play · 15 minAges 2–3, 3–4, 4–6
You need
- pillows or cushions (4 or more)
Steps
- 1. Lay the pillows on the floor, a small step apart. The floor is hot lava!
- 2. Walk across, one pillow at a time. Do not touch the lava.
- 3. Now hop from pillow to pillow, feet together.
- 4. Move one pillow further away. Can you still reach it?
⚠ Safety · Stay nearby
Use a rug or carpet. Pillows slide on smooth floors. Keep away from table corners.
Stop if:
- A pillow slides on the floor
- Your child is too tired to land safely
Easier
Put the pillows touching each other and walk across.
Harder
Hop on one foot, or carry a teddy across without dropping it.
Only 5 minutes?
Do three crossings and stop.
Why it matters: Hopping and landing build balance and leg strength.
Clean-up: Pillows go back on the sofa. Count them as they go.
This activity is a draft. It will be reviewed by a child-development professional before launch. Use your own judgement about what is safe for your child.