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Kids Moving  Scarves, balls and sprinklers - exercising is fun!
By Maura Rhodes girl jumping rope © Veer  10 Best Get-'Em-Going
Toys  1. Chiffon scarves  They're great for visual tracking,
throwing, and catching (use with adult supervision).   2. Hula
hoop  Not just for shimmying; your kid can jump in and out of
it, or roll it around.   3. Jump rope  Besides the obvious, use
it for tug-of-war or as the goal line in relay races.   4. A set
of wheels  Think ride-on toys and tricycles for toddlers, then
move up to a training-wheel bike for preschoolers.   5. Wagon
For pulling, pushing, and filling up with all kinds of stuff.
6. Sidewalk chalk  Yes, decorating the driveway is a good
workout, but you can also draw a hopscotch pattern and jump to
it.   7. Junior jungle gym  Climbing apparatus is irresistible
and can be used indoors and out.   8.Balls, balls, balls  Soft
foam balls or those w