These superhero activities for kids are a fun way to get kids engaged and excited about strengthening their core and their whole body!
Kids are always looking for ways to unleash their inner superhero and therapists are always looking for fun and engaging activities to infuse into their planning. These superhero activities will satisfy both and are perfect for a classroom or birthday party superhero theme!
The Superman pose is one of the most classic superhero exercises for strengthening the core muscles, particularly the lower back and glutes. Practicing this simple pose can improve posture, balance, midline crossing, bilateral coordination, motor planning and more!
Here are 7 fun superhero activities are variations on this favorite pose, influenced by our favorite powerful protector! Read to the end to get the free superhero activities printable!
Superhero Activities for Kids
1 || Simple Superhero Pose
Have the child lie on their stomach on the floor and lift their arms and chest up off of the floor as if they are flying over the city they are protecting! How long can they hold it?
2 || Superhero Challenge
Try the superhero pose described above, but this time see if the child can lift their legs too!
3 || Superhero Power-Up
Try the superhero pose while holding a ball between the hands or feet. See how high kids can lift it up off the floor.
4 || Superhero Double Trouble
Try the superhero Power-Up with TWO balls! One between the hands and one between the feet!
5 || Superhero Rescue
Have kids rescue a stuffed animal by placing it on their back. Can they lift their arms and legs with enough control to keep the animal from falling?
6 || Superhero Sticker Snatch
Have the child start in prone (on their belly) on the floor. Place a sheet of stickers in front of them and have them peel one off. Have them lift their arms in the prone superhero position to see how high up on the wall they can place their sticker! Repeat to see if they can beat their record!
Want more superhero themed goodness for your classroom or therapy session? Check out the resources below…
Superhero Themed Interactive Movement Game
In this simple superhero movement game, kids will have a blast helping out their superhero friends!
On each page, kids will find a different superhero who has gotten into some trouble and needs help.
Read the page, have kids complete the superhero movement and then click through to see if they rescued the superhero!
CLICK HERE TO FIND THE SUPERHERO THEMED GAME
Superhero Themed Activity Pack
This resources includes 8 pages of awesome superhero movement activities, fine motor activities, and visual motor activities!
The perfect download for your superhero theme in your classroom or therapy practice! Kids will love the fun variety of activities.
CLICK HERE TO FIND THE SUPERHERO ACTIVITY PACK
Superhero Done for You Pack
These superhero activities are great for supporting several different skills – ideal for using as a co-treatment activity for occupational, physical, and speech therapists along with teachers!
CLICK HERE TO FIND THE SUPERHERO ACTIVITY KIT
