Walking On The Line

This activity is so fun and so easy to set up! All you need is tape to create a line on the ground.

Children are naturally drawn to this activity and actually do it spontaneously outdoors with markings on the street. 

This activity is great for developing gross motor skills, balance, body awareness and strengthening the connections between the mind and the body’s movements. 

Once the child has mastered just walking on the line, you can increase the level of difficulty by introducing a new element. For example, invite the child to carry an object as they walk on the line, balance something on their head or balance a little ball on a spoon. Instead of a straight line, you  can also make the line a zig zag.

Bringing play to life:

• Next time you go for a walk find markings to walk on! Ask your child, “Can you spot any interesting shapes or lines?”