Preschool | Gross Motor Activities

We all know how it goes – our child just can’t stop moving, jumping, and climbing all over the place. These gross motor skills are so essential for kids! Which is why I have three boys doing a DIY obstacle course in my living room as I type. You might’ve also heard that we should be encouraging them to keep moving around, but why? Gross motor activities for preschoolers are essential for young children to develop better body awareness, balance coordination, self-awareness, and confidence.
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The Best Fall Bucket List Ideas for Kids and Families
You NEED a Fall Bucket List! And this Fall Bucket List for families is the ultimate one. There are so many fun ideas to inspire learning, endless exploration, and make memories. My go-to list of all the best fall activities is a MUST for your family this season! Don’t miss out on these 25 must-do fall bucket list ideas and activities to keep your kiddos and entire family excited, exploring, and busy this autumn season.
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Simple and Fun Scavenger Hunts Your Kids Will Love
Scavenger hunts for kids are SO much fun! These hands on play activities will leave your kids satisfied as they check off their lists with this collection of scavenger hunts for kids. I have included both indoor scavenger hunt ideas for kids as well as outdoor scavenger hunt ideas for kids. Use this extensive list of 25 scavenger hunts for kids to help encourage exploration, experience sensory learning, and teach them how to improve problem solving skills.
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How to Keep Your Kids Busy on Rainy Days
Stuck inside on a rainy day? Keep your kids busy, learning, and having lots of fun with these 17 rainy day activities for kids. Whether you are looking for fun games, arts and crafts, or sensory play activities, there is something for everyone! Help improve gross motor skills, fine motor development, sorting, sensory awareness, and so much more! Use this go-to list of rainy day activities for kids to save everyone from rainy day restlessness.
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Fun Ideas to Boost Gross Motor Skills for Kids
Get kids moving with these fun and active gross motor activities for kids! Gross motor skills are so important for childhood development. Use this list of 20 fun gross motor ideas to encourage body awareness, balance, coordination, self-awareness, and confidence. Your kids will love these obstacle courses, games, and activities.There are so many great indoor activities and outdoor activities for kids that strengthen gross motor skills.
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20 Gross Motor Skills and Activities for Kids
Get kids moving with these fun and active gross motor activities for kids! Gross motor skills are so important for childhood development. Use this list of 20 fun gross motor ideas to encourage body awareness, balance, coordination, self-awareness, and confidence. Your kids will love these obstacle courses, games, and activities.There are so many great indoor activities and outdoor activities for kids that strengthen gross motor skills.
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The BEST Gross Motor Activities
We all know how it goes – our child just can’t stop moving, jumping, and climbing all over the place. These gross motor skills are so important for kids! Which is why I have three boys doing a DIY obstacle course in my living room as I type. Gross motor activities for preschoolers are essential for young children to develop better body awareness, balance coordination, as well as self-awareness and confidence.
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DIY Outdoor Chalk Game for Kids
Wondering what you can do with sidewalk chalk? This outdoor game for kids uses some chalk, a recycled box, and a driveway, for a whole lot of laughter. Spring is the perfect time for sidewalk chalk. We played many rounds before dinner, which was a great way to get fresh spring air and burn off lots of energy using gross motor skills before bedtime. You will love this easy DIY outdoor chalk game for kids!
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Outdoor Chalk Game for Kids
Calling all toddlers! Looking for play activities for kids this summer? This outdoor game for toddlers is for you! With sunny weather and school out for summer, grab chalk and get everyone moving outside. This musical scavenger hunt is a great way to have fun, keep your kids busy, and improve gross motor skills. Not only did my two year old love this game, but my four and six year old did as well. Grab the chalk, and head outside. YOU MUST PLAY THIS OUTDOOR GAME!
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25 Painter's Tape Activities for Kids
Painter’s tape is the best way to create simple activities to keep kids busy. Use painter’s tape for kids to teach early math skills, build gross motor skills, and develop important fine motor skills. You can keep painter’s tape in your junk drawer, art supplies bin, diaper bag, or in your suitcase for easy ideas for kids on the go! These 25 painter's tape activities for kids are easy ideas for toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids that strengthen learning, creativity, and independent play.
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