As a parent, you know that kids + being indoor = chaos!
Children tend to get bored if they remain indoors for most of the day. They either spend their day glued to the television or tiring their eyes on mobile phones. Your kids’ little challenging minds and muscles should be put to some use where they can utilise all their energy, ultimately leaving them to be stronger and, of course, a little sweaty.
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To make creative use of your kids’ energy, we’ve come up with some pretty cool activities using just six lines of tape! These activities will keep your little ones up and moving, even on the bluest days.
Fun Indoor Activities With Six Lines Of Tape
1. Jump, Jump, Jump
Stick around 5-7 separate lines of tape on the floor. Each line should be about a foot apart. Tell your kid that the first line is the start line, and then give them the following instructions.
- Long Jump: Ask your kid to take a long jump and see how many lines they can jump over. Encourage them to try and beat their best score each time. Allow them to experiment with arms swinging vs arms behind their back.
- Run and Jump: Now, ask your kid to take a running start and see if they can jump even further!
- Jump Backwards: Increase the difficulty level by asking them to jump backwards. This can be tricky, but as a parent, show your full support, and your child will be hopping around like a kangaroo!
- Hop: How far can your kid jump with one leg? Let’s find it out! You might want to help your child balance on one leg first and then ask them to hop using the same jumping technique.
Why is jumping helpful for kids?
Jumping in itself is a workout, and children can learn body control with the help of jumping. It also allows them to improve their posture and flexibility. Other benefits of jumping include stronger core muscles, a healthy heart, and better balance and coordination.
2. Can You Stretch?
Make five separate lines of tape on the floor. Each line should be about 1.5-2 feet apart. Tell your kid that the first line is the start line, and then give them the following instructions.
- Reach and Stretch: Ask your kid to place one foot on the start line and stretch their other leg as far as possible. Mark it with chalk and encourage them to try stretching further.
- Stretch Your Hands: Ask your little one to begin by standing on the start line and then bending over to touch the subsequent line with their hands. Then show them how to walk forward with their hands, and see how far they can reach. You can also make them count the lines in the process.
Why is stretching helpful for kids?
Stretching is a significant part of exercise, and it improves cardiovascular health and bone density. Stretching can be very beneficial and especially during growth spurts, kids muscles may be tight, and stretching can help. Other benefits of stretching include improved flexibility and range of motion.
3. Race-Car Track
Using tape, make a road system for your kids’ toy cars. You can make the car track game more interesting by adding small obstacles like a chair or table with long legs in the way. This activity will engage their core muscles while they crawl all over the place.
What is the importance of core muscle strength in children?
We all know that a tree needs a strong trunk to hold its branches up and withstand the environment, like strong winds and hot weather. Just like that, a child needs a solid core to participate in daily activities efficiently. Our body’s core refers to the muscles enveloping the abdomen, pelvis and back. Our core muscles maintain an upright posture while standing and sitting without support. Strong core muscles help control our fine motor skills, such as handwriting and participating in gross motor activities like school sports.
4. Peel Off the Tape
Kids love to explore things, especially when these things are lying on the floor! Take advantage of this habit and make a fun activity for your little ones. Stick tapes of different colours on the floor or carpet and ask your kid to peel off the particular colour tape for you. Once they are done peeling off, ask them to make a pattern using these tapes. This is a great activity to make your kids practise hand and finger strength.
What is the Importance of Hand and Finger Strength in Children?
Hand and finger strength are essential as it is required for everyday tasks like picking up things, writing, brushing and more. Muscle power of the hands and fingers increases as a child grows and participates in daily tasks, and the above activity will help them strengthen their hand and finger muscles.
Children love colourful tape. There’s something magical about the sticky tapes, and who would have known that they are perfect for building fine and gross motor skills too.
Also Read: Nature-Inspired Activities for Children
