Is it boring to take care of kids at home sometimes? Have we parents ever thought about taking our children to build an outdoor obstacle course for them to play on weekends? Among them, the idea of building a children's obstacle race is especially popular among children. The following are 10 simple and interesting obstacle games with gameplay and features, suitable for home, kindergarten or indoor activity scenes, easy to obtain materials and flexible difficulty adjustment.
Pillow obstacle course ideas
We parents use pillows and cushions to form a zigzag maze path on the ground, set the "starting point" and "end point". Let the children tiptoe, cross or detour through, and join the designated area in the middle to succeed.
This obstacle course for preschoolers is suitable for young children to avoid collisions and injuries. It is okay for us parents to play with our children. The maze route can be changed at any time. It is highly repetitive and playable, and children are not easy to get bored.
Light and shadow obstacle avoidance
We use a flashlight or desk lamp to project light and shadows on the wall or the ground, such as light spots, shadow line obstacles, and children need to move their bodies to avoid the light and shadows, or touch specific light and shadows according to instructions.
This game uses light and shadows to create a novel experience, which is suitable for nighttime or dark rooms, and can improve children's visual tracking and body coordination.
Chair obstacle course game ideas
We need to turn the chair upside down or sideways, with the chair legs as obstacles, and the children need to cross the obstacles or go around the chairs. Or we can combine multiple chairs and add crawling.
We can design a chair with multiple actions, which is suitable for venues with limited space. It is easy for children to understand and suitable for organizing small competitions.
Tape Route
Adults need to use colored tape to stick curved routes, arrows, grids and other patterns on the ground. Children need to walk along the route or do designated actions according to the arrow instructions. Set up "trap areas" and "acceleration zones" to increase the difficulty and fun of the game.
We can design routes with tape at will, suitable for different age groups, and this game is simple, easy to operate and low cost.
Cardboard Tunnel Adventure
We need to use waste cardboard boxes to connect into a tunnel, paste colorful stickers or set up small mechanisms inside, and then let the children crawl through the tunnel, looking for hidden treasures or cards in the process.
This game only requires cardboard boxes and tape, which is low-cost and can also improve children's spatial perception and body coordination, and stimulate imagination.
Toy Relay
We put a basket of stuffed toys at the starting point and an empty basket at the end point. Children need to transport the toys to the end point in a specified way, and set obstacles along the way, such as crossing pillows and crawling through tables.
We can also set a theme for this game, such as role-playing, to increase the fun. It can exercise children's fine motor skills and task planning ability.
Balloon homemade obstacle course
Adults need to use ropes to hang balloons in the air in the room, forming a "jungle" with different heights. Children need to bend over, turn sideways or jump through the room without knocking down the balloons.
The colorful balloons in this game create a dreamlike feeling, which can improve children's concentration, and exercise their body flexibility and reaction speed.
Newspaper Dribble Game
We use newspapers rolled into a tube or "racket" to carry the ball from the starting point to the end point. Set obstacles on the way, and the ball needs to be restarted if it falls.
This game allows children to take turns in groups to cultivate a sense of cooperation. Guide children to think about how to dribble steadily.
Tunnel skipping bstacle games ideas.We parents use sheets or blankets to build a tunnel and place a skipping rope at the exit of the tunnel.The child first crawls through the tunnel, then skips 5 times, and then rushes to the end point.This game can combine crawling and jumping to improve children's physical fitness, and the segmented tasks make children feel more accomplished.
Bath Towel Crossing the River Game
We need to lay some bath towels on the ground to simulate "stones in the river". Children need to move on the bath towels and cannot "fall into the river". If they do, they need to start over. Small stools can also be used as obstacles to increase the jumping part.
Parents can participate in setting the route or compete to see who reaches the finish line first to improve their children's sense of balance and planning ability.
Game Notes
Remove sharp objects, make the ground non-slip, and adjust the height and difficulty of obstacles according to the age of the child. Give the obstacle course a name, match it with background music or costumes to enhance the sense of immersion.
The children of the finishers can receive small prizes to stimulate the enthusiasm of children. You can challenge alone, compete in groups, or join the parent-child cooperation session.
These ideas can be flexibly combined according to the size of the venue and the age of the child. They can not only consume energy, but also cultivate observation, creativity and sense of rules. We can bring children to experience it together.
The above is a detailed introduction to the creativity of DIY obstacle course. We parents can create a smart and dynamic backyard obstacle course for our children. Different from ordinary games that allow children to be creative, it can free parents' hands and exercise children's physical and emotional cognitive development. If you still don't understand the above or need to buy equipment, please feel free to contact us at tongle. We can provide you with the equipment you want.
