The backyard… garden… terrace… patio… courtyard… no matter what you call your outside space it is a wonderful area to focus on gross motor skills. These are activities that involve movement and coordination of the arms, legs and other large body parts and movements. We have found our favourite Top 10 Backyard Gross Motor Activities to get your little ones moving and learning at the same time.
Gross Motor Mathematical Development
Number Matching Race by Simply Fun For Kids
Gross Motor Number Recognition by Danya Banya
Gross Motor Flower Number Line by Adventures of Adam
Gross Motor Letter Recognition
ABC Sidewalk Chalk Game by Buggy and Buddy
Sidewalk Chalk Reading Game by There’s Just One Mommy
Gross Motor Physical Development
Backyard Twister by Danya Banya
Javelin Throw by You’ve Got This
Spider Web Maze by There’s Just One Mommy
Water Balloon Bash by Fireflies and Mudpies
Need more backyard themed ideas? Then check out these Top Ten Backyard Ideas For Kids:
Top Ten Backyard Learning Activities for Preschoolers by Teach me Mommy
Top 10 Backyard Pool Noodle Games from Our Whimsical Days
Top 10 Books to Read in the Backyard & Activities Too from Sunny Day Family
Top 10 Backyard Play Spaces from Play & Learn Every Day
Top 10 Sensory Projects for the Backyard from Something 2 Offer
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We just got a trampoline and have got to try out that number game on it!
Javelin throw is very topical with the Olympics coming up!