Sidewalk Chalk Obstacle Course
Compass Enlightenment: This energetic activity encourages children to strengthen both fine and gross motor skills while expressing themselves through movement. It supports physical development and initiative as children create, interpret, and follow active challenges—building coordination, confidence, and body awareness in an engaging outdoor setting.
Age: 1-3 IT
Secondary Age: 3-5 PSC/GD, 5-10 OSC
Curriculum Area:
- Physical Development: Gross motor skills (running, jumping) and fine motor skills (cutting, drawing) activities to enhance physical abilities.
Development Goal:
- Independence & Initiative: Activities designed to promote self-confidence, decision-making, and leadership.
Activity Objective: To promote motor skill development and body coordination through active play, while fostering creativity and independence.
Materials Needed:
• Sidewalk chalk
• Safe, open stretch of pavement
Procedures/Strategies:
• Use sidewalk chalk to draw an obstacle course with movement prompts like hop, spin, jump, tiptoe, etc.
• Include arrows, lines, shapes, and symbols to guide younger children.
• Older children can design their own courses and challenge friends to complete them.
• Encourage children to take turns, follow directions, and cheer each other on.
Guidance and Safety Considerations:
Ensure pavement is free of traffic and hazards. Supervise for safety, especially around uneven surfaces or high energy movements.
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