Digging in sand pits or making sand castles is a great way to keep infants entertained outside. They may get messy, so either dress them in some old clothes or sit them on the outside of the sand pit and have them just lean in. If infants find this difficult, carefully hold their hand and guide them in the motion of digging and filling up the sandcastle bucket. Sand pits can easily be dug in outdoor areas, or if the school will invest in a sand pit, there are many available online or in kids stores.
According to High Reach, infants tend to love blowing and chasing bubbles. Bubble mix is really cheap to buy and once you have the bubble stick, you can make your own bubble liquid by mixing washing up soap and water. Play a fun game with the kids and get them all involved. Start by blowing a bubble then ask all the kids to chase it. Who ever catches the bubble gets a point. The infant with the most points is the winner and at the end of a game could be given a prize.
Infants are unlikely to be able to throw and catch effectively. Nevertheless, they will love trying. Infants may find it easier to catch and throw a bigger, lighter item rather than something small and heavy. Therefore, invest in a beach ball and try playing with this. You could roll the ball first, encouraging the infants to chase it then when they get a little more advanced, try simple, short passes.
According to High Reach, most infants are not interested in or do not have the ability to physically play with others. Nevertheless, they are very interested in what other kids and adults are doing. A classic game of I Spy is a great way of encouraging speech and thinking. It will also encourage the use of color and descriptive word use. As a caregiver, you go first. This will show the infant how the game is played, and then they can copy you.