Obstacle courses are a great way to have your child problem solve, sequence steps, memorize, and move their bodies in various ways! Obstacle courses can be designed based on items you have available in or outside of your home. Obstacle courses can be as simple as you would like them to be, or more complex requiring multiple steps if you would like to challenge your child! I recommend completing the obstacle course 3-5 times, for the older children they may be able to complete a 4-6 step course, while younger children may complete a 2-4 step. The below link has great ideas if you would like to see more examples: https://playtivities.com/obstacle-courses-for-kids/
Examples of Obstacle Courses with suggested materials:
- Outdoor Idea 1: Hopscotch, frog jumps, walk on chalk line, jump on one foot: materials needed: sidewalk chalk
- Outdoor Idea 2: Jump in and out of hula hoop 5 times, hula hoop 30 seconds, summersault 2 times, and 10 jumping jacks. Materials needed: Hula hoop
- Indoor Idea 1: 10 wall pushes, bear crawl across hallway, wheelbarrow walk with partner, spin in circle 3 times. No materials needed.
- Indoor Idea 2: Crawl through tunnel or tent (can make a tent too!), 10 jumps, carry heavy backpack across room, 10 sit ups. Materials needed: blankets for tent or tunnel, backpack or heavy object.
