100 Exercises in 100 Weeks
Parachute Games
Focus and Skills - Teamwork, following instructions and balance and coordination. Game One: Parachute with Balls - The trainer will explain that children will hold on to the edge of the parachute and attempt to keep the balls bouncing on top without...
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Caterpillar Passes
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Bear Paw Races
We are now in our third year of having GrowFit partner with us. I am always on the lookout for extra curricula activities which complement our programs at PPK. GrowFit programs follow the NQF/EYLF, and have qualified and friendly staff who bring energy to the fresh...
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Gumboot Toss
We are now in our third year of having GrowFit partner with us. I am always on the lookout for extra curricula activities which complement our programs at PPK. GrowFit programs follow the NQF/EYLF, and have qualified and friendly staff who bring energy to the fresh...
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Knock ’em down! Bucket tower
We are now in our third year of having GrowFit partner with us. I am always on the lookout for extra curricula activities which complement our programs at PPK. GrowFit programs follow the NQF/EYLF, and have qualified and friendly staff who bring energy to the fresh...
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Hoop Basketball
Invictus Games – Baton Races
Created your own Invictus Games inspired batons You'll need 1 piece of paper or cardboard Some sticky take and scissors Colouring in pencils or crayons Step 1 Draw a line about 2/3 of the page as shown in the...
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Bucket Flower – Throwing skills
Rope Jump
Gross Motor Exercise 18 - Balance & Coordination Games Perfect for children aged 2 - 4 What You’ll need 2 educators One large rope Number of children: 5 - 10 Benefits Improve Depth perception Improve Jumping Improve Timing Improve Balance Improve Agility The set up...
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Exercise 18 – Soccer Passing
This week’s gross motor exercise focuses on Increasing hand to eye coordination, eye focusing and kicking skills.
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Exercise 17 – Soccer Ball Washing Machine
Kicking & Hand to Eye Games - Gross Motor Exercise 17 You’ll need per group: 1 Soccer Ball Benefits Increase hand to eye coordination Increase eye focusing Increase kicking skills Increase balance Increase teamwork Set the Scene The children pretend they are a giant...
read moreExercise 16 – Slow and steady wins the race – Dribbles
Kicking & Hand to Eye Games Gross Motor Exercise 16 - Slow and steady wins the race - Dribbles You’ll need per child: 1 Soccer Ball 1 Line or rope Benefits Increase hand to eye coordination Increase eye focusing Increase kicking skills Improve Balance Set Up In...
read moreExercise 15 – Slow and Steady wins the Race
Kicking & Hand to Eye Skills Gross Motor Exercise 15 - Slow and Steady wins the Race You’ll need per child: 1 Soccer Ball 1 rope or chalk line Benefits Increase hand to eye coordination Increase coordination Improve balance Set the Scene Children are too to imagine...
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Exercise 12 – High Hanging Swap
This week’s exercise focuses on Increasing hand to eye coordination, eye focusing, kicking skills and balance.
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Exercise 13 – Kick to the Wall and Stop
This week’s exercise focuses on Increasing hand to eye coordination, eye focusing, kicking skills and balance.
read moreExercise 14 – Dinosaur Eggs
Kicking & Hand to Eye Skills Gross Motor Exercise 14 - Dinosaur Eggs You’ll need per group of children: 10 Soccer Balls 1 Tunnel Two Soccer Goals Parachute Benefits Increase Hand to eye coordination Increase Eye focusing Increase Throwing skills Increase Balance...
read moreExercise 13 – Kick to the Wall and Stop
Kicking & Hand to Eye Games Gross Motor Exercise 13 - Kick to the Wall and Stop You’ll need per child: 1 Soccer Ball 1 Wall Benefits Increase hand to eye coordination Increase eye focusing Increase kicking skills Increase balance Set Up Children stand 3 meters from...
read moreExercise 12 – High Hanging Swat
Kicking & Hand to Eye Games Gross Motor Exercise 12 - High Hanging Swat You’ll need per child: 1 Soccer Ball 1 Stocking or Ball on a String Benefits Increase hand to eye coordination Increase eye focusing Increase kicking skills Increase balance Increase stacking...
read moreExercise 11 – Ball on a String
Kicking & Hand to Eye Games Gross Motor Exercise 11 - Ball on a String You’ll need per child: 1 Soccer Ball 1 Stocking Benefits Increase hand to eye coordination Increase eye focusing Increase kicking skills Increase balance Set Up Put the ball into the stocking...
read moreExercise 10 – Boot the buckets
Kicking & Hand to Eye Games Gross Motor Exercise 10 - Boot the buckets You’ll need per child: 3 Buckets 1 Cone 1 Soccer Ball Benefits Increase hand to eye coordination Increase eye focusing Increase kicking skills Improve targeted kicking Increase balance Improve...
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Exercise 9 – Bucket Bounce
Catching & Throwing Games Gross Motor Exercise 9 - Bucket Bounce You’ll need between two children: 1 Tennis 2 Cones 1 Bucket Benefits Increase hand to eye coordination Increase eye focusing Increase depth perception Increase catching skills...
read moreExercise 8 – Giant Hand Ball
Catching & Throwing Gross Motor Exercise 8 - Giant Hand Ball You’ll need: 1 Ball between two children 1 Line Benefits Improve hand to eye coordination Improve eye focusing Improve depth perception Increase catching skills Increase throwing skills Improve team work...
read moreExercise 7 – Hot Potato
Catching & Throwing Games Gross Motor Exercise 7 - Hot Potato You’ll need: 5 tennis balls Bucket Benefits Increase hand to eye coordination Increase eye focusing Increase depth perception Increase catching skills Increase throwing skills Increase team work Set Up ...
read moreExercise 6 – Under Over
Catching & Throwing Games Gross Motor Exercise 6 - Under over You’ll need: 2 balls Benefits Increase hand to eye coordination Increase eye focusing Improve depth perception Increase passing skills Increase throwing skills Improve Team work Set Up Stand the children...
read moreExercise 5 – Underarm Bean Bag Throw
Catching & Throwing Games Gross Motor Exercise 5 - Underarm Bean Bag Throw You’ll need: 1 Bean Bag Per Child 3 Hula Hoops 1 cone Benefits Increase hand to eye coordination Increase eye focusing Increase depth perception Increase catching skills Increase throwing...
read moreExercise 4 – Apple Picking
Catching and Throwing Games Gross Motor Exercise 4 - Apple Picking You’ll need: 1 Ball per child Benefits Increase Hand to eye coordination Increase Ball handling skills Increase Grip strengthens Increase Eye focusing Increase Catching skills Increase Throwing skills...
read moreExercise 3 – Step Back Wall Bounce
Catching & Throwing Games Gross Motor Exercise 3 - Step Back Wall Bounce You’ll need: 1 Ball per child 1 Wall Benefits Increase Hand to eye coordination Increase Ball handling skills Increase Grip strengthens Increase Eye focusing Increase Catching skills Increase...
read moreExercise 2 – Lava Bounce
Catching & Throwing Games Gross Motor Exercise 2 - Lava Bounce You’ll need: 1 Ball per child Benefits Increase Hand to eye coordination Increase Ball handling skills Increase Grip strengthens Increase Eye focusing Increase Catching skills Increase Listening and...
read moreExercise 1 – Musical Bounce
Catching & Throwing Games Gross Motor Exercise 1 - Musical Bounce You’ll need per child: 1 Ball Music placer Benefits for children Increase Hand to eye coordination Increase Ball handling skills Increase Grip strengthens Increase Eye focusing Increase Catching skills...
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Exercise for kids… more than the health benefits!
We all know that exercise is important for kids to maintain their physical health and prevent nasty health conditions like obesity and type 2 diabetes. BUT did you know that regular exercise for little guys and girls can also...
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