Obstacle course By: Cheryl Baker Martha Aponte Mst Roma Akter Zarmeen Amir

• Preschoolers Age: 4 +

• Domain development: Physical Gross Motor skill

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

Obstacle course: activity play outdoor

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

Materials:

• Physical fitness: promote cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and muscular strength.

• Gross motor development: using the large muscles of the arms, legs and trunk.

Objectives/learning outcomes

• 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

More....

• Sequencing, eye - hand coordination, eye - foot coordination, spatial awareness.

• Directionality, laterality, balance, teamwork, listening skills.

• Self-esteem and fun....

Also......

• Prepare the materials

• Use your imagination

• Create the "Cue Cards" for the children.

• Enjoy the activity

Before you start:

Let's do it

First then

Fun, fun...

Be ready...

keep going...

Almost done...

Go, go, go...

You did it...

Avy's obstacle course...

“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/

As Maria Montessori says...

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

Obstacle Coursehttp://pbskids.org/lab/activity/obstaclecourse/

Daily Montessorihttp://www.dailymontessori.com/maria-montessori-quotes/

Bibliography