Occupational therapy obstacle course

These obstacle course ideas are strategies used in occupational therapy obstacle courses to target development of specific skills.

Sequencing is a tricky skill to understand but not when you're doing an obstacle course! Kids will be loving this blue tape obstacle course where they move in different ways and learn sequencing words like, "first," "next," "then," and "last." They'll be putting the actions in order while doing them in a fun and simple way. Do you have your blue tape ready? Set up in under a minute!

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Some days, my daycare children have boundless stores of energy. They need to move their bodies! One of our favourite indoor activities that really gets them moving is to set up an obstacle course in the playroom. This activity never gets boring because we think up new courses every time. I love an activity that…Continue Reading...

A really fun scooter board activity for kids, an obstacle course relay race.

Aoife Costello on Instagram: "Balance obstacle course- fun and works on such an array of skills! ☑️Gross motor skills ☑️Core strength ☑️Motor planning ☑️Sensory input ☑️Hand eye coordination ☑️Judgement of force ☑️Focus All products from www.ot-abc.com"

On the Ball Pediatrics on Instagram: "Target toe walking with an awesome obstacle course!🦶🤸‍♂️✨ These exercises help tackle lower limb and core strength, as well as sensory integration and regulation! Who knew rehab could be this fun?🌟 #physiotherapy #physiotherapist #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #toewalking #kidshealth #kidsfitness #kidswellness #obstaclecourse #obstacles #fun #funfitness #exercise #kanata #ontario #canada #explore #explorepage"

How to turn common household objects and equipment into awesome sensory obstacle courses. Sorted into different categories to keep things well rounded.

Occupational Therapy and Physical therapy Gross Motor Skill resources.

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Do you have masking tape at home? Try these simple set up activities! For most of these, you will only need masking tape. Some require a few other small items that you likely already have at home (small toys, balls, blocks etc). Click on each heading to learn more about setup and how to play