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Living room obstacle course: a play idea for 3 year olds

Following a course in order means remembering steps as well as moving. It takes about 15 minutes and uses cushions, a table to crawl under, tape.

Checked October 29, 2026.

How to play

Living room obstacle course3 year olds · about 15 minutes

You need: cushions, a table to crawl under, tape.

  1. Set up a course: cushions to jump over, a table to crawl under, a tape line to walk.
  2. Walk your child through it once.
  3. Let them go on their own while you count.
  4. Let a big brother or sister change the course.

Builds: moving and using hands and thinking and problem solving. Following a course in order means remembering steps as well as moving.

Safety: Keep it low on the floor, away from stairs and sharp furniture corners, and stay close.

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