Gross MotorAll Ages30 Comments
Starting the year off with simple and fun winter activities!
Go paper plate skating.
I got this super idea from my contributor Lorien when she wrote about 5 game changers for a crazy day.
Grab two paper plates and throw them on the floor. And let the kids at it! They’ll probably know what to do.
One foot per plate and skate wherever they want to go. It goes great on hardwood and carpet both.
It’s easier for kids to remove their socks so their feet ‘naturally’ stick to the plates (or are my kids the only ones with super sweaty feet?).
If you don’t remove socks, you can tape the plates onto their feet.
We did that for Louis (which shocks me because he always takes his socks off instantly).
This is also a great gross motor activity to get kids moving indoors. You can find more indoor gross motor activities here.
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This is such a fun and creative way to get the kids moving! I love how simple the materials are, and it looks like a great activity for developing their gross motor skills while having a blast. Can’t wait to try this out with my little ones! Thanks for sharing!
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What a fun and creative idea! I love how simple it is to set up, and it seems like a fantastic way for kids to improve their balance and coordination while having a blast. Can’t wait to try this with my little ones!
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What a fun and creative way to encourage gross motor skills! I love how simple the materials are, making it easy to set up at home. My kids are going to have a blast with this activity! Thank you for sharing!
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What a fun and creative way to encourage gross motor skills! I love the idea of using paper plates for skating – it seems like a perfect indoor activity for kids. Can’t wait to try this out with my little ones! Thanks for sharing the detailed instructions!
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This paper plate skating activity looks like so much fun! I love how simple it is and how it can help improve gross motor skills. Can’t wait to try this with my kids! Thanks for sharing!
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This is such a fun and creative idea! I love how it’s not only engaging for kids but also promotes gross motor skills. Can’t wait to try this out with my little ones! Thanks for sharing!
BET PKR says
What a creative idea! I love how simple and fun paper plate skating looks—the perfect way to help kids gain confidence while being active. Can’t wait to try this with my little ones! Thanks for sharing!
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What a fun and creative idea! I love how you’ve turned such simple materials into a gross motor activity. I can’t wait to try this with my kids – it seems like a perfect way to keep them active and entertained! Thank you for sharing!
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This sounds like such a fun and creative way to encourage gross motor skills in kids! I love how simple the materials are, making it easy to set up at home. Can’t wait to try this out with my little ones!
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What a fun and creative way to enhance gross motor skills! I love how simple and accessible this activity is for kids. Can’t wait to try it out with my little ones! Thanks for sharing!
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What a fun and creative way to encourage gross motor skills! I love how simple the materials are—definitely something we can do indoors on a rainy day. Can’t wait to try this with my kids! Thanks for sharing!
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This is such a creative way to get kids moving! I love how simple the materials are and that it can be done indoors. Can’t wait to try this with my little ones!
Jennifer McManus says
This is a super fun activity. As others mentioned, you can also use wax paper. At my school, we also use the double unit blocks–some children say they are skiing ;-) rather than ice-skating!
Kathleen says
Are we allowed to add activities not related to the supply list?
Tabitha Lightfoot says
Sure! You can share any activity ideas you have!
Valerie says
Wax paper works great on a carpeted area!
Dana says
Instead of paper plates, I’ve always used wax paper for my kids at school. We ice skate on the rug:)