Roll the ball relay in preschool
Learning the basics of running relays and catching a ball with this fun little game in preschool…
The development of large motor skills is an important part of early childhood development. The good news is that promoting large motor skills can easily be done through fun, playful, and interesting games and activities that are both indoors and outdoors. If you would like to see an overview of different ways to promote Large motor skills, begin here: Large Motor Play for Preschoolers.
Here are a few ways we promote large motor skill development...
At play with baby: I can kick my feet!
We have been playing lots of baby kicking feet games!
Rock climbing with a three year old
When my little nephew Wy comes over, I learn to view things in and outside of my house with new eyes. Everyday, I drive past these rocks that are out
Try the frog leap in preschool
In preschool, the frog leap is just a bit different than the old fashioned leap frog game where you jump over another person’s back… In this classroom, the teacher laminated
Developing large motor skills by playing on the line in preschool
Tape is such a wonderful thing to keep handy in preschool. In the latest conference I attended, the Ooey Gooey lady said you should keep a roll of painter’s tape
Preschool large motor fun with tape shapes
Wy and I had a busy new year’s night trying all kinds of fun art activities but it was also nice just to do something geared more towards using our
Planning marvelous mitten activities for preschool
Creating a preschool lesson plan on mittens.
Take time to let twos tumble in preschool
Young children have a need to get their energy out. They will do it in all kinds of ways – some of which you, as a teacher, may like and
A simple bean bag game your preschoolers will love!
Build hand-eye coordination while learning through play! I happened by this classroom as the children were playing this simple little bean bag toss game. How the Game Works As each
Kick box painting with toddlers
My nephew Wy loves to kick balls, push cars, and color with markers but there is one thing that he really doesn’t seem to like…. Wy doesn’t like to paint.
Parachute play in preschool
Looking to build community in your classroom? Give parachute play a try! Working Together with Parachute Play Parachute play is a great way to promote teamwork and to get those