Simple Obstacle Course
- Start with 2–3 obstacles, then add more as skills improve.
- Ideas: jump over pillows, walk around chairs, weave through pool noodles, crawl through tunnels (tables + chairs).
Ball Dribbling
- Use a basketball or playground ball.
- Dribble with one hand, then both hands.
- Bounce the ball off a wall or along the floor.
Target Toss
- Toss objects (balls, beanbags, stuffed animals) into baskets, taped shapes on the floor, or a target on the wall.
Twister or Twister Moves
- Great for older preschoolers to challenge coordination and balance.
Simon Says
- Incorporate left/right directions, jumping, hopping, squatting, or crawling to improve coordination.
Tightrope Balance Beam
- Use a jump rope or masking tape line to practice walking heel-to-toe, sideways, backwards, or squatting to pick up objects.
Pillow or Cushion Jumping
- Jump over pillows or stuffed animals with two feet, or one foot for advanced practice.
Big Shoe Walking
- Walk around in shoes that are too big (slippers, boots, sneakers).
- Fun and motivating for kids!
Ball Rolling Mazes
- Roll a ball along a taped maze on the floor using hands, feet, or crawling.
- Can also roll a ball up/down a wall while lying down or standing.
The OT Toolbox. “Gross Motor Coordination Home Exercise Program.” https://www.theottoolbox.com/gross-motor-coordination-home-exercise-program/