The next day he wanted to use the lines again. Race to collect the Easter eggs and then put them back! His sensory needs are being met so he can focus on the task.Ħ.

He always enjoys counting or doing the alphabet along with it. Rolling the weighted ball is always appealing to him. My son did enjoy having the medicine ball bump into him! We used this as an opportunity to count while we rolled too. Sitting on the floor, pushing and rolling the weighted medicine ball back and forth! Walking the lines carrying the weighted medicine ball! (no picture) 5. You may want to put a dishtowel underneath, so it slides easier.Ĥ. Roll the weighted medicine ball over the linesĪlternatively, you can push a weighted object such as a small container filled with soup cans. Jump the lines different ways and twist the body to move around the lines!ģ.

Walking the lines heel to toe and however else is fun! 2. Indoor Gross Motor ActivitiesĬreate as many lines as your space allows using different angles for each one! 1. Vestibular sensory input is all about movement! Some movements in particular like swinging, rocking, are hanging upside down are good examples. Jumping, Pushing, Pulling, Catching, Rolling and Bouncing to name a few are all common ways to do this. Proprioception input is input from muscles, joints and other tissues that help to create body awareness. What is Proprioception Input & Vestibular Sensory Play? Move aside the furniture if you can to make a large space or just create one line!

Grab a roll of painters tape, a heavy ball or object to push, and some plastic eggs. However all children will have fun with these sensory motor activities. These gross motor ideas are useful for children with sensory seeking needs. Do you have a gross motor sensory seeker? Do you have a VERY active child? I do! Here I created these super easy indoor gross motor activities to enjoy anytime! For different variations also check out our line jumping and tennis ball games too! SENSORY MOTOR ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS Sensory Motor Play These fun indoor games are perfect for developing kids’ gross motor skills! Simple to set up and great for getting out extra energy.

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