Spring has finally sprung and it’s time to get outside and get some whole body movement with your kiddos! Here are our favorite spring gross motor ideas from this week!
Today, we’re embracing the spirit of spring with a few fun and engaging gross motor play ideas inspired by the sights, sounds, and sensations of the season.
From some fun messy play to a few awesome hula hoop games, these activities are designed to get kids moving, laughing, and connecting with others and with the outdoors. These activities will help kids develop their balance, coordination, strength, and agility while celebrating the season of spring!
With the sun shining, flowers blooming, and birds chirping, there’s no better time to head outdoors and enjoy the invigorating benefits of spring-themed gross motor play. So grab your sunscreen, put on your sneakers, and let’s spring into action with these fun activities that will leave kids feeling energized, empowered, and ready to embrace some springtime fun!
Want more fun spring movement ideas? Check out these spring yoga ideas!
Looking for More Gross Motor Fun?
We love to use gross motor play to promote all kinds of skills from balance to coordination to motor planning and more! These are some of our most popular gross motor games and activities:
Rabbit Hole Group Movement Game
One of our top posts at The Inspired Treehouse! This fun group game is a great way to promote teamwork, balance, coordination, and motor control.
Baby Bumblebee Gross Motor Game
This one is perfect for working on both hand strength AND gross motor skills! Kids will love making their own squishy little bumble bee!
Our Favorite Obstacle Course Ideas for Kids
We have lots of great ideas for creating one-of-a-kind obstacle courses! Check them all out in this post!
Painting With Feet

HOMEGROWN FRIENDS took to the outdoors and got messy with this activity that combined gross motor movement with some sensory motor fun. Moms, teachers, and therapists….doesn’t this make you want to kick your shoes off and play too? And just wait until you see what Meredith suggests that you do with this masterpiece! BRILLIANT!
Toddler Action Song

Moving to a song is a favorite activity at The Treehouse! This little jingle by LET’S PLAY KIDS MUSIC is perfect for spring. Soon the little ducklings will be hatching and your toddler can sing to them and show them how to move.
Hula Hoop Gross Motor Activities

ENCHANTED HOMESCHOOLING MOM shared a whole post on fun with hula hoops this week! She has great ideas for getting kiddos moving with this classic, cheap and easy to find toy. Looking for more hula hoop fun? Check out our post about 10 creative hula hoop games and activities!
That’s all for today! Be sure to check us out on Instagram, where we share TONS of fun fine motor and gross motor ideas every day!