Toy Parade

In the Toy Parade, we’ll be gathering all your favorite toys and lining them up for a grand march across the room. Each toy will take part in this fun-filled parade, marching in line, moving with the beat of music, and even themed parades.

Summary

Appropriate kid’s energy level

Hyper

Skill(s) developed

Creativity, Gross motor, Social & Emotional

Prep time

1 minute

Type of activity

Physical

Appropriate setting(s)

Both indoors and outdoors

Material(s) needed

Assorted toys, Music player

Easy mode

In the Easy mode, pick your favorite toys and line them up. Choose one toy to lead the parade and march them all across the room. Let’s see who makes the best parade leader!

Hard mode

In Hard mode, we’re adding a musical twist to our parade. Play your favorite music and try to move your toys in beat with the music. It’s a dance party and a parade combined!

Challenge mode

In the Challenge mode, we’ll be creating themed parades. Round up all your animal toys for an animal parade, or gather your superheroes for a superhero march. Let’s see which theme you like the most!

Some prompts to encourage the kid

Wow! Look at your toys march!
Your toy parade is looking fantastic!
I can’t wait to see what theme you choose for your next parade!
You’re a great parade leader!
The toys are really enjoying their march!

Important things to keep in mind

This activity encourages independent play, imagination, and coordination
Be there to guide them but let them take the lead
Encourage them to choose different themes and music for each parade.

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