Balance and coordination are as important in adulthood as they are in childhood! But sometimes kids need an extra push to practice these skills in fun ways in order to strengthen their abilities and pave the way for healthy motor development.
We’ve got tons of creative and playful ideas for promoting balance and coordination in the classroom, therapy room, and beyond!
Balance Activities & Resources
Learn more about how balance develops and how to support this skill in kids!
The Best Balance Activities for Kids
How the Visual System Affects Balance
Fun Balance Activities for Kids: Foam Balance Pad
The Best Balance Bike is One You Already Own
Coordination Activities & Resources
Find all of our best information and activities about coordination and how in influences kids’ performance of everyday tasks.
Teaching Kids How to Catch & Throw
Quick Tip for Teaching Kids How to Do Jumping Jacks
Using Visual Cues to Promote Gross Motor Skills
Hand Clapping Games (Free Printable)
Cooperative Movement & Coordination Games
When Do Babies Crawl and Why is Crawling So Important?
Sensory Motor Scavenger Hunt (Free Printable)
How to Use Card Games to Promote Movement
Interactive Digital Movement Games