Gross Motor Games {100 Days of Play}

I am thrilled to be taking part in the 100 Days of Play challenge hosted by Sun Scholars and Life at the Zoo.

The challenge is to take time every single day to play with your kids.  Life is busy, but it's never too busy to stop and PLAY!  Kids are only little for a short while, and I want to make the most of it.  Here are 10 simple homemade gross motor games you can play with your children today:

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1. Tic Tac Toe Games

Make a life sized, outdoor version of the cherised game and add a few twists for some gross motor fun!  supplies:  sidewalk chalk, bean bags

2. Newspaper Snowball Fight

Who says you can only have snowball fights in the winter?  This game is fun all year round and is enjoyed by all ages.  supplies:  newpapers

3.  Ice Bowling

We played this for the first time last winter, and earlier today I recreated the game and enjoyed some one on one time with my oldest son.  Please note that the ice needs to be prepped the night before.  supplies:  balloons, water, bowling pins or water bottle

4.  Toddler Color Hop

A simple gross motor game for toddlers to teach color recognition.  supplies:  sidewalk chalk

5.  Pool Noodle Obstacle Course

Grab some pool noodles from the dollar store and set up a simple obstacle course, safe and fun for all ages.  supplies:  pool noodles, balls, chairs, domes (optional) 

6.  Ball Toss

Grab your kids' balls and a basket or two and toss them in!  supplies:  balls, baskets, buckets and/or bins

7.  Rhythm and Movement

Simple ideas to use rhythm sticks, dowels or sticks found in the backyard to get moving and work on gross motor skills while having fun.  supplies:  rhythm sticks (dowels or other sticks may be used)

8.  Shape Toss, Hop, Skip and Jump

A great way to work on shapes and gross motor skills indoors or outdoors.  supplies:  painters tape or sidewalk chalk, bean bags

9.  Music and Movement Games

Games to play with music, perfect for kids of multiple ages.  supplies:  good music

10.  Paint Can Hurdles

Paint can hurdles and other simple ideas for an outdoor obstacle course to build gross motor skills and have fun!  supplies:  paint cans, jump ropes

For more ideas follow my Motor Development board on Pinterest.  

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