Obstacle Course Power Point

Obstacle course
By:

Cheryl Baker Martha Aponte Mst Roma Akter Zarmeen Amir

Obstacle course:
outdoor

activity play

• Preschoolers
Age: 4 +

• Domain development: Physical
Gross Motor skill

• Integrate some areas like: dramatic,
music, maths.

Materials:

• Cones • jumping ropes • chairs • blanket • foam squares • ball • bouncing ball • mat • stepping ladder

Objectives/learning outcomes

• Physical fitness: promote cardiovascular •
endurance, flexibility and muscular strength. Gross motor development: using the large muscles of the arms, legs and trunk.

More....

• Using both sides of the body • Promote the ability to receive, interpret,
and respond to sensory information.

• Social development: interact with others • Movement, agility,coordination

Also......

• Sequencing, eye - hand coordination, eye
- foot coordination, spatial awareness. teamwork, listening skills.

• Directionality, laterality, balance, • Self-esteem and fun....

Before you start:

• Prepare the materials • Use your imagination • Create the "Cue Cards" for the children. • Enjoy the activity

Let's do it
First then

Fun, fun...

Be ready...

keep going...

Almost done...

Go, go, go...

You did it...

Avy's obstacle course...

As Maria Montessori says...
“The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own experiences.”
http://www.dailymontessori.com/maria-montessori-quotes/

Bibliography
OBSTACLE COURSE ACTIVITY GUIDE
http://www.excelligencelearning.com/Obstacle_Course_Guide.pdf?domain..

Obstacle Course
http://pbskids.org/lab/activity/obstaclecourse/

Daily Montessori
http://www.dailymontessori.com/maria-montessori-quotes/