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5 Gross Motor Activities for Small Spaces

April 18, 2024 by jennifer Leave a Comment

School based therapists are frequently working on gross motor skills in small spaces.  I’ll bet you’ve worked in crowded classrooms, hallways, under stairwells and even closets.

You have to come up with creative ideas to get students moving without the benefits of a large gym or outdoor space! Here are five gross motor activities for small spaces that will help.

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Gross Motor Resources

  • Gross Motor Toys & Tools
  • Heavy Work Activity Printables
  • Motor Magic – Turn Fine Motor Activities Into Gross Motor Activities
  • Simon Says
  • School Sensory Motor Packet – Fine, Gross and Visual Motor Skills
  • Which Way?
  • Progress Monitoring Forms – Gross Motor Skills

For more gross motor activities:

The Joy of Movement: Lesson Plans and Large-Motor Activities for PreschoolersThe Joy of Movement: Lesson Plans and Large-Motor Activities for PreschoolersThe Joy of Movement: Lesson Plans and Large-Motor Activities for PreschoolersThe OT's Activity Book: Worksheets created by a pediatric occupational therapist for fine motor, visual motor, and visual perceptual developmentThe OT’s Activity Book: Worksheets created by a pediatric occupational therapist for fine motor, visual motor, and visual perceptual developmentThe OT's Activity Book: Worksheets created by a pediatric occupational therapist for fine motor, visual motor, and visual perceptual development303 Kid-Approved Exercises and Active Games303 Kid-Approved Exercises and Active Games303 Kid-Approved Exercises and Active GamesGross Motor Fun, Grades PK - 2Gross Motor Fun, Grades PK – 2Gross Motor Fun, Grades PK - 2

 

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