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Chalk Obstacle Path

Draw a sidewalk course with hops, spins and zigzags, then run it.

Ages 6 to 8

30 minutes

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Get ready

None.

What you’ll need

Sidewalk chalk.

Let’s play

1. Draw a path with zigzags, hop circles and spin spots.

2. Label each station with a picture or word.

3. Run the course together.

4. Let your kid design round two.

Your part in the adventure

Run it too, and let them time you.

What they’re discovering

They’re planning a route, reading labels and moving with control.

Before you begin

Use a driveway or sidewalk away from traffic.

Keep the idea going

Add a balance line to walk heel to toe.

Every child is different. Adjust activities for their age and abilities, and stay close by. These are play ideas, not medical or developmental advice.

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