Fun and Engaging Scooter Board Activities for Kids

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.