Rolling Ramp Fun
Crawler (8-11 months)OutdoorPhysical Activity15 minutes
Let's create a simple rolling ramp for your crawler to explore and engage in physical activity outdoors!
Materials Needed:
- Cardboard tube (from paper towel or wrapping paper)
- Painter's tape
- Small soft ball or toy car
How To Play:
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Step 1: Use painter's tape to secure the cardboard tube at a gentle incline on a flat outdoor surface.
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Step 2: Place the small ball or toy car at the top of the tube and demonstrate how to release it to roll down.
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Step 3: Encourage your crawler to crawl after the rolling ball or car, promoting movement and exploration.
Learning Benefits:
- Enhances gross motor skills as the child crawls to follow the rolling object.
- Promotes hand-eye coordination as the child tracks the movement of the rolling ball or car.
- Encourages spatial awareness and cause-and-effect understanding through observing the object's path.