Physical Activity
2-5 year olds
Being active is an important part of a child's growth and development. Physical activity will help to improve fine motor and gross motor skills and supports your child to lead a balanced lifestyle.
It is recommended that toddlers should have at least 180 minutes (3 hours) of physical activity. This should be spread out during the day and include being outdoors.
Activities can include
- messy play
- skipping
- dancing
- action Rhymes
- running
- chasing balls
- playing in/with water (supervised at all times)
- swimming
- hide and seek games
- riding a bike/scooter
- jumping
- climbing
Physical activity at this age can include times when children are moving around your home. For example, climbing the stairs or pushing large objects such as pushchairs.
Children should not be inactive for long periods of time, except when asleep. Watching television, travelling by car, bus, train, or buggy is not part of your child's physical activity.