OT FUN at Home
This is a little gross motor game we created called, Slam Dunk Challenge! The whole point to this game is to slam dunk the balls into the basket (watch out, the balls may bounce and knock over lamps). What makes it silly is that each time you go, you have to think of a new way to move over the cups (if you don’t have cups, you can use cans, small figurines, anything small). The rules are simple, your legs have to straddle these cups at all times and no part of your body can touch the cups.
During today’s telehealth sessions, we enjoyed bear walking, crab walking, standing and walking, walking backwards, frog hopping, bunny hopping, marching, and skipping. While this was what we did, I’m sure there are plenty of other ways to move! The point value for a slam dunk is 10 points, however if any cups were touched, that’s minus 1 point. Each person is in charge of writing their numbers, adding, and subtracting.
This was a fun game for older preschoolers, Kindergartners, and First Graders. While the children are having fun they’re not realizing the motor planning, body awareness, gross motor, and fine motor work they’re doing. All in all, a great OT activity for telehealth or just at home with your kids!
Stay safe and enjoy!