Walk like a duck: a play idea for 12 to 18 months
Moving like animals mixes walking practice with animal names and sounds. It takes about 5 minutes and uses nothing but you.
Checked October 29, 2026.
How to play
Walk like a duck12 to 18 months · about 5 minutes
You need: nothing at all.
- Waddle across the room and quack.
- Ask your toddler to waddle with you.
- Try stomping like an elephant and tiptoeing like a mouse.
- A big brother or sister can lead the parade.
Builds: moving and using hands and language and talking. Moving like animals mixes walking practice with animal names and sounds.
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Sources
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Small Parts for Toys and Children's Products (16 CFR part 1501) (checked October 29, 2026)