15 to 20 minutes

Materials

Large blanket or towel

Directions Your toddler will enjoy feeling the pull of gravity from the middle of a large blanket that you drag slowly around the floor. Talk about what you are doing and how it feels as you go. Extensions

Take this activity outdoors.Go fast and then slow, using those words to talk about what you are doing.Ask your toddler to tell you when to go fast and when to stop.As trust is built, and if your toddler seems ready, 2 adults can toss her gently into the air a few times.Put a favorite doll or stuffed animal in the blanket and give it a ride.