Obstacle Course

Major Skill: Large Motor Skills

Set up a short obstacle course for your child and demonstrate each obstacle. Assist younger children through the course. Use a watch to time older children and challenge them to beat their previous times. Older children can also make up their own courses.

Sample Obstacle Course:

Obstacle #1: Balance Beam
Place a 2x4 board directly on the ground. Children must walk across the broad side without falling off. Check first for nails or screws that may be protruding from the board.
Obstacle #2: Tunnel
Set up a row of lawn chairs that children must crawl through.
Obstacle #3: Ladder Walk
Place a wooden ladder on the ground. Children must step in each opening.
Obstacle #4:Your Choice
Please leave your obstacle ideas as comments. I'd love to hear them!