Spring is a time of cute baby animals and beautiful flowers that preschoolers love! To embrace to joy of spring, I made a spring movements activity for you to do with your preschooler. Get ready to waddle like a duck, flap your wings like a baby chicken, do some jumping jacks with a frog, big arm stretches with flowers, bunny hops, and leap like a sheep!
For this activity you will make 2 cubes out of paper. One cube has the spring movements and the other cube is the numbered di. Roll both at the same time. Look at the spring movements cube to see which movement you will be doing. Then look at the di to see how many times you have to do each movement.
EXAMPLE: If you roll a frog and the number 2, then you have to do 2 jumping jacks!
Not only is the activity fun to do, but it also helps preschoolers work on their motor skills. Additionally, it incorporates counting, as you count each time you do the movements. Plus, this spring movements activity is a good tool for encouraging young children to follow instructions.
HOW TO MAKE CUBES:
Start by printing this free template. The spring movements activity template includes the di and the movements cube. If you have dice from a board game that you want to use, just print page 1 for the spring movements. I used regular printer paper; however cardstock paper will be much sturdier.
Cut out your pieces. Once fully cut out, gently fold the gray tabs inward. Then begin to fold your squares into a cube shape. Add some glue to the tabs and glue them onto the underside of the squares as you form your cube. The very last tab is hard to glue and might require tape. Once your cube is formed, set it aside to dry.
MORE SPRING!
–Spring Books: 12 lovely stories about springtime.
–Adorable Bunny Craft: make a super cute bunny craft from a paper plate, couple supplies, and the free template!
–Toilet Paper Roll Frog: make a frog out a toilet paper roll, paint, and some construction paper.
-I Spy Butterflies — count how many of each picture can you find?
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