Toddler Obstacle Course

Toddler Obstacle Course

by | Apr 18, 2020 | Fitness Activity

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Requirements

  • Cardboard boxes, cushions, chairs, and other items found indoors.

Instructions

  1. Create an obstacle course inside your home using cushions, chairs, sofas, cardboard boxes, and anything else that provides a safe obstacle to climb over or through.
  2. Give your child ideas about how to move through the obstacle course, and lead your child through the course wherever possible.
  3. As your child moves through the obstacle course, stay close and provide assistance if needed.

Variations

  • Ask your child to suggest ideas for obstacles, or ask them to create their own obstacle course.

Benefits

This activity develops agility, balance, and coordination as your child moves through the obstacle course.

Toddler Jumping

Toddler Jumping

by | Apr 18, 2020 | Fitness Activity

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Requirements

• Outdoor space with natural and man-made obstacles
• Playground equipment may be suitable
• Sidewalks, benches and low garden walls are good

Instructions

  1. When walking outside with your toddler, find simple structures such as park benches and low garden walls 30-50cm high.
  2. Encourage your toddler to climb onto these low structures and jump down.
  3. Hold your toddler’s hands at all times.

Variations

• Show your toddler how to jump over cracks in the sidewalk, garden hoses on the ground, etc.

Benefits

This activity develops dynamic balance and coordination required for any and all sports and activities that involve jumping and landing (e.g., basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, track and field, gymnastics).

Toddler Bubble Catch

Toddler Bubble Catch

by | Apr 18, 2020 | Fitness Activity

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Requirements

• Outdoor space free of obstacles
• Soap bubble toy

Instructions

  1. Blow bubbles for your toddler outside.
  2. Encourage your toddler to run, jump, and “catch” the bubbles as they float in the air.
  3. The bubbles will break, and that is fine.TIP: Main focus is to get your toddler to jump and coordinate a bubble “catch” with hands.

    TIP: You can buy a simple toy for making soap bubbles, or you can make your own.

    TIP: If making your own bubble solution, try mix of one cup water, 2 tablespoons dish soap, 1 teaspoon corn syrup.

Variations

• Take turns with your child blowing and catching bubbles.

Benefits

This activity develops hand-eye coordination, gross motor control, and the ability to track moving objects in the air. These skills transfer to sports and activities that involve flying objects (e.g., balls, shuttlecocks, frisbees, ribbons, sticks, batons).

Toddler Biking

Toddler Biking

by | Apr 18, 2020 | Fitness Activity

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Requirements

• Small tricycle or riding toy with 3-4 wheels

Instructions

  1. Go for a walk with your toddler riding alongside.
  2. Stay on sidewalks of quiet streets and park pathways.TIP: Make sure your child always wears a helmet.

    TIP: This basic “wheeling” helps develop balance and leg strength.

Variations

• With toddlers ages 3-4, consider introducing them to a balance bike (two wheels but no pedals)

Benefits

This activity develops balance, coordination, and strength in the legs in preparation for more advanced cycling activities at older ages.

Toddler Ball Rolling

Toddler Ball Rolling

by | Apr 18, 2020 | Fitness Activity

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Requirements

• Soft plastic ball 10-20 cm in diameter
• Clean indoor floor area
• Preferably carpet for comfort

Instructions

  1. Sit on the floor with your toddler sitting between your legs.
  2. Both you and your toddler face another adult or older child sitting on the floor.
  3. With your legs spread apart, gently roll the ball back and forth between your toddler and the other adult or older child.
  4. Encourage your toddler to “catch” the ball by receiving it with both hands.

Variations

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Benefits

This activity develops hand-eye coordination, gross motor control, and the ability to track moving objects. These skills transfer to sports and activities that involve moving objects (e.g., balls, pucks, shuttlecocks, frisbees, ribbons, sticks, batons).

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