Toddler Sports - Have Fun And Get YOur Kids Moving!
Avoiding Tears
The answer is a definite yes - under certain provisos. Let's look at some popular sports and see if it's possible to adapt them for the under four age group:
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Athletics & Swimming
Athletics is just an organised form of running. Clearly you will never make your two-year-old run any set distance, but what you can do is get her to run towards a target, for example at the end of the garden.
Swimming
Swimming lessons are generally out of the question for this age group. Don't however rule out the idea of just splashing about and having fun together, especially in the summertime. Don't forget you have no need to be focused or 'achieve' anything with toddler sporting pursuits - it's the doing that matters, not any kind of outcome.
Needless to say, always treat water with extreme caution.
Cycling and More
Cycling
All young kids love their ride-ons. You can make it more interesting by setting up a simple obstacle course such as bean bags spaced 2 metres apart. Think ski slalom rather than military training camp!
Toddler Gym
Although not strictly a sport, gym workouts are included in this article. Check out your local children's activity groups to see if there are any baby gym classes. These should also give you a few ideas for creatively encouraging your tot to get more active.
Trampoline
It is best to use only trampolines with netting around them. Smaller ones such as those with a handle attached need to be investigated as regards how safe they are.
This has been an overview of how you can adapt well-known activities to toddler sports. Always keep safety uppermost in your mind, but join in and lead by example - have fun yourself!
For more information
- Toddler sports
- Useful article with 3 unique ideas for these sorts of activities
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