Today we have had lots of fun exploring our balancing skills.

To do this we set up our muddy movers obstacle course using the loose parts in the garden.

Today we started with lying the planks of wood on the floor to allow our younger children time to practice and develop their confidence in walking along the plank without falling off.

After a few times around the course we made great progress and became more confident in ourselves.

As more of our older children joined the obstacle course we needed to make it a bit more challenging. The children helped choose a different layout to help further develop their balancing skills. We found a plank that was flat on one side and round on the top, which made it a bit tricky to walk along. We had to stretch our arms out wide to help us gain our balance. It was very tricky but with lots of practice and a little help from our friends we did it!

To challenge our balance skills even further, we added two planks of wood onto the tyres. This supported the planks but gave it a bit of movement and made it bouncy.

“Its a bit wobbly”

The obstacle course is a great way to challenge gross motor skills and to demonstrate how to use the equipment safely, share space and take turns.

Article 29 – Your education should help you use and develop your talents and abilities. It should help you learn to live peacefully, protect the environment and respect other people.

 

Article 31 – you have the right to play and rest.