title: Hop, Skip and Jump: Exercises, Activities and Games to Promote Your Child's Movement, Posture and Balancing Skills
author:  Peter Walker 
description: Fun exercises and games that develop a child's strength, suppleness and flexibility. (<i>Kitchener-Waterloo Record</i> 2003-10-07)<br /><br />A guide that contains practical advice for establishing a routine of soft gymnastics that fit a child's individual needs. Step-by-step and clear instructions are accompanied by explanations of the physical and emotional benefits of each activity. (Karen Newton <i>Richmond Parents Monthly</i>)<br /><br />An easy-to-use, fun-filled guide that demonstrates a range of relaxing and fun exercises. (<i>Treasure Valley Baby</i>)<br /><br />Great activities that parents can do with their children from a very early age... will help you have lots of fun with your toddler, and along the way promote strength and flexibility too! (Kevin Mackinnon <i>City Parent [Toronto]</i>)<br /><br />Large, colorful step-by-step photos and easy-to-follow instructions to demonstrate a range of relaxing and fun exercises... The physical and emotional benefits of each exercise are explained. (Lise Diebel <i>Hamilton Spectator</i> 2005-08-11)<br /><br />Parent and child exercises... The rolls and stretches are aimed at helping children build good balance, posture, and flexibility. (<i>Contemporary Pediatrics</i>)
zlib_text: Dedication
  For my dear friends Jackie, Janine, and Kimberly, who keep me moving
  on even the darkest, rainiest days. You’ve helped me discover that a child
  who grew up believing one should be either smart or athletic can become
  an adult who is both!
  
  Contents
  Introduction
  Chapter 1: Get Moving!
  Bene�ts of Physical Activity
  Physical Activity for Toddlers and Preschoolers
  A Parent’s or Caregiver’s Role
  Getting Started
  About This Book
  What about Small-Motor Skills?
  Let’s Get Moving!
  Chapter 2: Outdoor Activities
  Basic Hopscotch
  Riding Toys
  Toddler Triathlon
  Wings
  Circle Walk
  I Spy
  Snake in the Grass
  Grid Challenge
  Outdoor Obstacle Course
  Roller Coaster Walk
  Disappearing Playground
  Blowing Bubbles
  Tag
  Fly a Kite
  
  Walk in the Dark
  Backing Up
  Running Challenge
  Rope Spiral
  Puddle Fun
  Leader Tag
  Limbo
  Hop, Skip, Jump
  Sled Pull
  Sled Pull
  Rope Games
  Frog Jump
  Steady Now
  Zigzag Walks
  Rope Turn
  Skipping Rope
  Ladder Walk
  Long Jump
  Log Roll
  Shadows
  Jumping Practice
  Dodge the Ball
  Jump the River
  Jump 