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Gross motor skills
Activities and Strategies
for Development
Swimming Ring
Get a large, inflatable plastic ring like the kind used in a swimming pool.
An inner tube will work, too.
Take the ring to a grassy area of your playground and put a few toys in
the middle.
Encourage your one year olds to climb in the ring to get the toys and play
with them.
Another use of the rings is to put several of them on the grass and to let
the children go from one to another, climbing in and out.
Take the rings inside after each use so they do not get hot and injure
the children.
Moving Around
Here are some ideas to encourage your one year olds to use their large
muscles and abundant energy. Supervise closely!
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Blow up a large beach ball and encourage the children to push it and chase
it as it rolls. Show them how to kick it too.
Set out a large box or laundry basket to make a “car.” Show the children
how to take their favorite animals or dolls for a ride by pushing the box
around the room. Do not be surprised if they climb in and want to ride too!
On a grassy area, set out a smooth wooden board at least six inches wide
for the children to walk across. See if they will take a step or two backwards.
Hold their hands.
Blow bubbles outside, and encourage the children to chase and try to
pop them.
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