OT : Whole body movements provide proprioceptive input which can help with regulation! Getting outside to move is a great way to help promote regulation during the summer break. Adding an Oval 8 (infinity sign) for the kids to walk around is a great challenge to get the left and right sides of the brain working together. Try to have them walk around it in both directions. Having them help draw parts of the obstacle course is great for fine motor skills development!

Speech : For expressive language have your kids label what type of movements they are doing throughout the course (ex: jumping, stomping). Some kids may need you to help label what they are doing (ex: “your feet are stomping on the dinosaur prints!”) You can also add numbers to parts of the course (i.e. Hopscotch) and have them count out loud. To add a receptive language challenge try adding different verbal instructions for parts of the obstacle course (ex: “hop on one foot this time” or “jump to the green circle”). 

PT : Big movements in the obstacle course can help to work on strength, endurance, and balance! Add parts of the obstacle course where they may need to hop on one foot or balance walking one foot in front of another down a line. Adding “animal walks” like bear crawls or frog hops can be another fun way to get a variety of different types of movements!