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Motor Planning Activity Using Pool Noodles

September 22, 2022 by jennifer Leave a Comment

Here is a super easy set up but challenging activity to encourage motor planning skills, coordination and body awareness.  

Cut up pool noodles lengthwise and lay them on the floor in different directions.  

Ask the child to jump from noodle to noodle keeping the pool noodle between the feet.

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Motor Planning Activity Using Pool Noodles

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