Obstacle Course

We have recently carried out an obstacle course for the children. Each key worker observed their children carrying out a variety of tasks to assess their physical skills. Children were encouraged to take part independently but E.Y.P's were on hand to provide support if required. Physical exercise is a vital part of children's growth and development:

The first 5 years of life are fundamental to children’s growth and development. Various physical and psychological developments occur in young children, which form the foundation for future health and wellbeing. During the early years, physical activity impacts on children’s health and plays a key role in their development.
Physical activity can support:
– Develop motor skills – being active helps young children’s balance, coordination and mobility;
– Building strong muscles and bones – active children have the opportunity to enhance bone health and muscular development;
– Learning personal, social and emotional skills – physical activity can help develop skills, such as self-esteem, developing resilience, confidence and problem solving skills.


The children started on their hands and knees crawling through the castle doorway.

 

 

 

Can you kick a large ball?

 

 

 

Can you balance on one leg and then try to hop and jump using both feet?

 

 

 

Can you climb?  if  chidren were feeling brave could they jump, dveloping their risk assessing skills.

 

 

 

Can you balance along the planks?

 

 

 

Can you squat to pick something up and put it back down?

 

 

 

Can you catch a ball and throw objects into the bucket?

 

 

 

And can you run, run as fast as you can?