Climbing on and Jumping off the Sofa

Objective

This activity challenges basic motor skills and is also a moderate to vigorous-intensity activity.

Instructions

  1. Organise the activity so the children can jump down from a sofa.
  2. Place a mat or mattress on the floor for the children to land on.
  3. Let the children climb on the sofa and jump down.

Equipment

Sofa
A mattress or mat

FOR TODDLERS_CLIMBING ON AND JUMPING OFF THE SOFA

Age

0 - 2 years
3 - 5 years

Area

Large space
Small space

Motor skills

Learning areas

Activity type