Our Safety Grip Scooter Boards are a fantastic tool for promoting strength, coordination, and motor skills in children.

They offer a versatile range of activities that can be both fun and therapeutic. Here are some engaging scooter board activities that can be easily incorporated into classroom or therapy sessions:

1. Scooter Board Races

Objective: Improve strength and coordination.

Setup: Set up a racetrack using cones or markers.

How to Play:

• Children lie on their stomachs on the scooter boards.
• Using their hands to propel themselves, they race to the finish line.
• This activity can be done individually or in teams.

 

2. Obstacle Course

Objective: Develop problem-solving skills and bilateral coordination.

Setup: Create an obstacle course with tunnels, cones, and small hurdles.

How to Play:

• Children navigate through the course on their scooter boards.
• Encourage them to go around, under, and over obstacles.

 

3. Scooter Board Bowling

Objective: Improve hand-eye coordination and aim.

Setup: Set up a row of pins or plastic bottles at the end of a hallway or large room.

How to Play:

• Children lie on their stomachs or sit on the scooter board.
• They propel themselves towards the pins and try to knock them down using a beanbags or by running into them with the scooter board.

 

4. Partner Pull

Objective: Build teamwork and communication skills.

Setup: Pair up children and give each pair a long rope.

How to Play:

• One child sits on the scooter board while the other pulls them using the rope.
• They can take turns pulling each other across a designated area.

 

5. Alphabet or Number Hunt

Objective: Combine learning with physical activity.

Setup: Scatter alphabet letters or numbers around the room.  Our Wipe Clean Counting Beanbags are a great option for this activity!

How to Play:

• Children navigate the room on their scooter boards to collect letters or numbers in the correct order.
• You can create different themes, like spelling words or solving math problems.

 

6. Follow the Leader

Objective: Enhance listening skills and motor coordination.

Setup: Designate a leader who will perform various scooter board movements.

How to Play:

• The leader performs actions like spinning, rolling backward, or weaving through cones.
• The rest of the children follow and mimic the leader’s movements.

 

Tips for Using Scooter Boards Safely

• Always supervise children during activities.
• Use scooter boards on smooth, flat surfaces to prevent tipping.
• Encourage children to wear protective gear like helmets and pads if necessary.
• Ensure there is enough space for children to move freely without obstacles that could cause injury.

 

Check out our Gross Motor Tools for additional resources and ideas.

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