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Puddle Jumping

After a rain shower, try this activity with your toddler. Go outside and go puddle jumping!

Puddle Jumping

Time

  • 5 to 10 minutes

Materials

  • Puddles after a rainy day or a lawn watering

Directions

Being told that it is OK to jump in puddles will bring squeals of delight. Go out together dressed in rain gear and stomp in the puddles.

Extensions

  • Model dragging your feet gently through the water.
  • Play "follow the leader" as you play in the water.
  • Hold hands and jump with both feet into shallow puddles.

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