Burn energyGood for siblings
Couch Cushion Mountain
Every cushion in the house in one pile, and one small climber.
- Ages
- 18 mo–5 yrs
- Play
- 15–30 min
- Prep
- 3 min
- Mess
- barely any
- Energy
- wild
- Where
- on the floor
You’ll need
Things you probably have at home.
- couch cushions and pillows
Optional
- blankets to drape over the top
How to play
Before you start: Pile the couch cushions and pillows against the couch base, biggest at the bottom.
Show them the mountain and help them up the first step.
Let them climb to the top and slide or roll down the other side.
Drape a blanket over it so it becomes a snowy mountain.
Rebuild it together in a new shape when it collapses, which it will.
End with one last climb and a big slow tumble into your arms.
What it helps with
Keep it safe
- Keep the pile low and away from coffee tables, radiators and windows.
- Stay close while they climb.
Make it different next time
- Hide a stuffed animal at the summit to rescue.
- Build two small hills and race between them.
Cleanup: Cushions back on the couch. Count them as they go.
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- Good for siblings
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