Turn a fall chore into a fun gross motor activity!
Take a nature walk with your child and gather some colorful leaves. Once you’re home, use painter’s tape to create a “target zone” on the garage floor or another open space. Give your child a small rake or broom and challenge them to sweep as many leaves as they can into the taped-off area!
💪 Therapist Tip: Raking and sweeping are great for building upper-body strength, coordination, motor planning, and balance and your child may not even realize they’re exercising!
🍁 Bonus: Make it a game! Who can get the most leaves into the target? Or try different ways of moving the leaves: fast, slow, sideways, or from different starting spots.
A little fall fun + a little hard work = a win-win!
