DIY Kids Obstacle Course
Want a fun activity for your kids that will help get them moving?
You can create a backyard obstacle course… all with things you already have at your house!
The way kids exercise is by jumping, rolling, running and overall playing. Here are a few ideas to get you started!
- Cones – Use these to run around, zig zag, or even jump over
- Hoola Hoops – These can be used to jump through, pick up and hoola hoop, or do an action in them like “Squat” or “5 Jumping Jacks.”
- Slide – Put a slide mid way through the course – every kid loves a slide!
- Inter tube – Jump in and out
- A Towel – Lay this out and when they reach the towel, they do a forward roll on it!
- Step Stool – Climb it and Jump off (be sure it isn’t too high depending on age)
- 2×4 – Lay it out and they can work on their balance… think balance beam
As you can see, there are many different items that you probably already have at home! Anything you can think of to jump over, crawl under, roll on, balance etc.. It will work.
Now get your creative juices flowing and go create a fun obstacle course for your kids! {If it is hot – add a sprinkler!}
Next on the agenda? Have your kids rearrange the course you built, and create one on their own.