Beanbag Balance (Gross Motor)
Moving to song "Por Una Cabeza" (or other song) and having beanbag fun
Month 11 · Activity 20 · Physical Activities
Instructions
This activity is fun to do while listening to music. Play song “Por Una Cabeza” or another song
- Using a beanbag, ask child to place on head and walk around the room
- Walk on tiptoes with beanbag on head
- Walk fast with beanbag on head
- Walk on knees with beanbag on head
- Walk backwards with beanbag on head
- Twirl with beanbag on head
- Sit at table and drink glass of water with beanbag on head (encourage them to ask for a straw if needed)
*See below on how to make a homemade beanbag & remember to join in the fun with your child!
Extend
This can be such a fun and creative activity for a child to come up with his own ways to use a bean bag. For example, place beanbag on back of hand and use a slide motion to move across a room, OR place on top of foot and hop on one leg to the couch, etc.
Materials
- Song "Por Una Cabeza" by Carlos Gardel; Album "The Very Best" or a different song
- beanbag
- glass of water
Activity Resources
Motor Skills
Problem Solving Skills
