There’s no better (or more fun) way to challenge a variety of motor skills all at once than a good old fashioned obstacle course for kids! The blizzard going on outside my window today inspired me to create this winter-themed obstacle course for kids. Do you live somewhere warm? Don’t worry - this activity is for you too! See below for how to play even if there isn’t any of the white stuff where you live! WHAT YOU’LL NEED: snow, a sled, and a snow shovel No snow? No problem! You’ll need pillows/cushions, newspaper, and a laundry basket WHAT TO DO: Show the kids where the starting line ... Read More about SNOWY OBSTACLE COURSE FOR KIDS
A Pediatric Physical Therapist Explores W-Sitting
Learn more about w-sitting and why pediatric therapists caution against this position. Each time I walk into a classroom, I can find at least 3 children who are on the floor in the W-Sitting position…and they kind of remind me of melting snowman. Their legs are wide around their bottoms, their trunk posture is often droopy and they aren’t able to move their arms outside of their base of support to play. I am constantly saying “fix your legs” or “NO “W” SITTING!”. What's so wrong with W-sitting? Let’s explore. What is W-Sitting? W-sitting looks like this: a child sits on the floor, ... Read More about A Pediatric Physical Therapist Explores W-Sitting
TOPPLE THE SNOWMAN!
All kids have one thing in common: they're great at knocking things down! That pile of mail you put on the stairs? The neatly stacked books on the coffee table? Your cup of tea? We've all been there. Today we’ll let kids knock down and stack up till their hearts content, while challenging gross motor skills along the way. If you’re looking for a fun indoor gross motor game for kids this winter, today’s Topple the Snowman game is for you! WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Empty boxes, white paper, markers, and any other art supplies to decorate your snowman. Any size boxes will do, we saved some big ... Read More about TOPPLE THE SNOWMAN!
SNOWBALL BOWLING
SNOWBALL BOWLING FUN INDOOR GROSS MOTOR GAMES Do you have a set of plastic bowling pins laying around? Or maybe some empty tissue boxes, Pringles cans, or milk cartons? See if you can find a set of objects that could work as bowling pins and try one of my favorite fun indoor gross motor games! WHAT YOU'LL NEED: bowling pins (plastic or homemade), variety of balls (tennis ball, playground ball, ping pong ball), craft materials if decorating your own pins WHAT TO DO: If you don’t have bowling pins, find 10 objects that will work. Make one of them a snowman or somehow designate it as the ... Read More about SNOWBALL BOWLING
SNOWY WORD SHAKE-UP
Did you know that at least 76 words can be made from the letters in the word SNOWMAN? 76!!!! While this winter gross motor game isn’t necessarily for the youngest kids in the Treehouse, it can be adapted so that anyone can play. How many words can your child find? WHAT YOU'LL NEED: White paper, printable cheat sheet of possible words from the letters in SNOWMAN WHAT TO DO: Using pieces of white paper (if you are feeling inspired, you can cut out circles to resemble snowballs!), write one letter on each piece until you have the word SNOWMAN. Tape the letters at different heights, spaced ... Read More about SNOWY WORD SHAKE-UP
SNOWBALLS 5 WAYS FOR INDOOR OR OUTDOOR PLAY
I happen to live in an area that is a pure blizzard 4 months of the year. There is certainly no shortage of snow in Ohio! But I know there are tons of children out there in warmer places that have never experienced snow! No Snow for Snowballs? No Sweat! Here are some great winter activities you can do with 5 different kinds of snowless snowballs for an indoor snowball fight! WHAT TO DO: 1. Blow up a bag of white balloons only 3-4 inches in diameter. These are fun for a mock snowball fight. The children can tap them back and forth at each other. 2. Fill several children’s crew socks ... Read More about SNOWBALLS 5 WAYS FOR INDOOR OR OUTDOOR PLAY
FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES: “SNOW”CICLES
Stuck inside on a cold snowy day? Let the indoor games begin! This winter fine motor activity will make inside time fun. Who can be the fastest to make the longest “snow”cicle? This game can be played by one, two, or ten children. It’s going to take some great fine motor skills to win this race! WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Cottonballs WHAT TO DO: Assign each child a doorknob to build their “snow”cicle. Show each child how to break apart a cotton ball using their Super Fingers until it is large and fluffy. Hook the first fluffy cottonball over the doorknob for each participating child in any manner ... Read More about FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES: “SNOW”CICLES
SUPER SNOWBALL GROSS MOTOR GAME
Super Snowball Gross Motor Game! We have a fantastic basement that gets a lot of use in the winter! There is an open space that can accommodate lots of movement activities -- something my kiddos really crave when the weather is bad and they can’t get outside. This gross motor game requires some space but can be outrageously fun!! WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Items for fort building (pillows, tables, chairs, boxes, blankets), newspapers WHAT TO DO: Divide the room in half with cones or tape across the middle. If you have a group of kids, divide them into 2 teams. If you have only one child, see the ... Read More about SUPER SNOWBALL GROSS MOTOR GAME
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