BALANCE BEAM
This is a simple outdoor activity for your children.
Set out a regular 2" x 4" piece of
wood (about 8 feet in length) on the ground or grass.
(4" side up)
Hold your child's hand and have her walk on the
wood beam.
Gradually begin letting go, until she can walk
on the beam by herself without falling off.
HOPPING ON ONE FOOT
Have your child try hopping on one foot.
Again, begin by holding onto one of her hands
at first until she can do it on her own.
DON'T
SPILL RACE
This is an old party game that actually helps your child
learn important balancing skills.
Set out a cup of water on a chair on one side
of an area.
Set an empty cup on another chair across the
area.
Give your child a spoon and have her fill the
spoon from the cup with water and transfer it to
the other cup, spilling the least amount of water
as possible.
Continue while interest lasts or until all the
water has been transferred.
