Location: indoor

Materials: open space, paper plates, music

This is a great activity for a rainy day that keeps you inside. Invite children to stand on paper plates and use them to "skate" across the floor (think: ice skating without ice!). Turn on music and invite children to move their bodies with the music.

Possible Extensions:

• Show a few videos of professional figure skaters
• Allow children to put on "skating costumes"