- Mix up movements like running, jumping, and crawling to engage different motor skills, using everyday objects like chairs or cones to keep it simple.
- Ensure the area is safe, give clear instructions, and use timers to encourage personal bests.
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Make Your Own Obstacle Course
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Try creating and setting up your own obstacle course!
Gather some everyday objects and arrange them in a fun, challenging path. You can design different stations for jumping, crawling, balancing, and even hopping on one foot.
Creating an obstacle course is both easy and enjoyable!
Here are some ideas to get you started:
All Tangled Up
Use colourful string to set up obstacles that you can climb over or crawl under. For an extra challenge, attach small numbered or alphabet tags to the strings so you can collect in order, or gather the letters needed to spell a word.
Recycled Tunnel
Repurpose large cardboard boxes from deliveries to build a series of tunnels for you to crawl through.
Jumping Chasms
Arrange cushions in increasing widths to create ‘gaps’ for jumping across, making it exciting and dynamic!
Ten Ways to Make Your Own Obstacle Course (familiesforlife.sg)
Obstacle courses are a fun way to get stronger, improve your balance, and challenge your brain!
As you climb, jump, and run through obstacles, you build muscles and sharpen your problem-solving skills.
Plus, they help you develop important motor skills, like coordination and balance, which make you better at sports and everyday tasks.
A study with 6- and 7-year-old kids found that doing obstacle courses made them stronger, faster, and better at balancing and coordinating their bodies. The kids who did the obstacle courses improved way more than those who didn’t. So, next time you’re jumping, climbing, or crawling through a course, you’re not just playing—you’re getting stronger and building skills that help you in sports and everyday life!1
Small changes CAN make a big difference – that’s what the1% Kids’ Club is all about.
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35 DIY Obstacle Courses for Kids That Anyone Can Build (weareteachers.com)
- Designing a fun obstacle course at home is a fantastic way to keep kids active and improve their motor skills! Begin by picking a safe spot and plan a mix of activities like crawling, jumping, and balancing.
- Add exciting themes—like seasons or adventures—to fuel their imagination, and get the whole family involved for extra fun!
- (2020, August 20). Benefits of outdoor obstacle courses for children.
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Retrieved October 2, 2024, from Familiesforlife.sg website: https://familiesforlife.sg/pages/FFLPArticle/Toddlers-Ten-Ways-Own-Obstacle-Course - Staake, J. (2023, May 5). 27 DIY Obstacle Courses for Kids That Anyone Can Build.
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