These ideas could turn a boring day into a fun-filled adventure day at home with your children. Click the pictures to go to the website for more information about each creative motor play idea.
SCOOTERS – This website gives creative ideas on how to use scooter boards and even how to make one of your own.
Hopefully, you have an area in your house to move aside furniture with hardwood or laminate floors so you can do this activity.
BOUNCING and MOVEMENT- Most kids can find multiple ways to bounce off of any object. This website gives some really neat ways to incorporate bouncing and movement into creative motor play indoors.
The website gives examples of toys such as Rody pony, a trampoline, Bilibo’s, suspended swings, tumbling mats, sofa/couch, sit and spins. This gives a concise explanation of the motor toys and would be great to reference when asked for birthday ideas.
COLORED TAPE- This link will give you ideas to create up to 25 activities with colored tape. Some are learning games, active games incorporating everyday household items and hours several minutes of fun.
Again you will probably need to rearrange your furniture so you have a nice, big open space to use.
LET’S PLAY BALL- These are exfoliation gloves usually sold in the bath accessory area which stick easily to the Velcro affixed to the wiffle ball. This easy and effective idea is just one simple idea to help to develop hand-eye coordination while indoors. If playing in a pair, each player could have one sticky glove for their catching hand.
These ideas are a compilation of boredom busters for kids incorporating motor skills. These websites can be used to help bring some exciting activities into your repertoire at home. Good luck!
