Puddle Jumping
1–6 years · 10–30 min · Outdoor · Some energy
You'll need
- Rain boots
- Rain jacket (optional)
- Puddles!
Steps
- 1Put on boots after rain
- 2Find puddles outside
- 3Jump in them!
- 4Splash and stomp freely
Why this works
Sensory joy of water plus gross motor movement equals pure toddler happiness.
Try also
- –Throw rocks to make splashes
- –Measure puddle depths with a stick
- –Look for reflections
Check puddle depth first. Avoid street puddles. Change wet clothes promptly.