Free Family Movement Game for Kids
Need an easy way to get everyone moving and laughing together? This free family movement game has 20 simple prompts for kids and grown-ups. Choose one from a bowl, take turns following the instructions, and see where the silliness takes you!
The prompts include animal movements, balancing, jumping, singing, and other playful challenges. You can play inside or outside—just clear a little space and adapt or skip any movement as needed.
How to Play
Print the free activity and cut the instructions into strips. Fold the strips and place them in a bowl or basket. Take turns picking one and doing what it says. No special equipment or complicated rules needed.
Make It a Movement Egg Hunt
Want to add a little extra fun? Put one instruction strip inside each plastic egg, hide the eggs around the room or yard, and let everyone hunt for them. When someone finds an egg, open it and do the movement inside. You can add a treat, or keep the surprise all about the silly activity.
Get the Free Family Activity
You’ll find this printable in the Seasonal & Sensory section of the Yogalore Freebie Hub. While you’re there, browse the other free activities for families, classrooms, and little learners.
Thankfully now there is light at the end of the tunnel. Most people aren’t home as much or for as long as they once were over the past year. Sometimes, however, perhaps due to quarantine or weather, you might find yourselves at home one evening without an organized activity.
What I like about this activity is that you can play it inside or outside, use plastic eggs with or without treats, and add to this game if you like. It’s basically an activity starter that you can run with. Make it your own.
Games that encourage movement are beneficial for both children and adults. We ALL need movement! Studies have shown that movement is essential to retain and recall information and we should move regularly every 15 minutes. I think I need to move more, how about you? That gives me another idea for a family activity. I’ll have to get to work on that one. In the meantime, enjoy moving and grooving!
Be sure to check out more free activities for kids in our Freebie Hub.
