Growing up on raining days, I remember building forts inside and making obstacle courses around the house. My brother and I would pretend the floor was lava and we would jump from pillow to pillow. We would have to crawl on the floor and under the table to avoid being seen by a monster. We would have to guess numbers to crack a code to open the pantry for a snack. I did not realize as I was making memories I was also gaining skills.
A great way to incorporate many skills in one activity is through an obstacle course! Making an obstacle course for your child can help them with gross motor skills, motor planning, and fine motor skills just to name a few. Here is a sample of an indoor obstacle course: https://www.raisingdragons.com/indoor-obstacle-course-for-kids/?fbclid=IwAR0jUIUISMXvCjRe-2FQqFdb5wDZyatuGYcmH5nf74UVwca20vp-rdhALYQ Here are some ideas for outside: https://playtivities.com/obstacle-courses-for-kids/ Obstacle courses do not have to be fancy. Use what you have around the house. Let your kiddos help plan it. Be creative and have fun!
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AuthorMiss Vicki has been an OT for over 25 years and has worked as a school-based OT for over 16 years. Her goal is to increase collaboration between OT, school, and home to foster student success. Archives
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