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Keeping children healthy indoors, part 4: On the wall

Activity ideas that need only some wall space and masking tape, in part 4 of our parent's guides to keeping children physically active indoors during the coronavirus lockdown.

Walls, like the floor, are a very underrated resource for promoting physical activity, usually because they are covered in bits and pieces or can’t be accessed as furniture is in the way. You need to find a wall that is clear, and you won’t mind if it gets a bit scuffed. You don’t need too much space but just enough so children can access it easily. Please take shoes and socks off if possible.

What you need A clear wall space, masking tape (or any coloured tape) and cotton wool balls

What to do

Starting by sticking three horizontal strips of masking tape on the wall at children’s tummy and head height and approximately 50cms above head height. Then invite your child/ren to:

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