Swinging Statues

ages 3-6

Supplies

Your imagination

Activity Detail

Best played outside, but can also be done indoors if you clear a big enough space. You are the 'sculptor' and your child will be the 'statue.' Gently swing your child in circles (either by holding under their arms or just by holding hands) 2 or 3 times, calling out the name of an animal or object. When the sculptor lets go, the statue must come to rest in a position that looks like the animal or object and stay still. This is great to play with a group of children. Once all the statues have been spun off, you can pick a favorite and play again. Older children can take turns being the sculptor.