We've had some fun practising our balancing skills this week using items from around the home. I would have to say this outdoor activity has been the favourite though……
Bushrock Plank Walk………….
Simply a sturdy thick plank propped onto one of the many bushrocks we have poking out of the ground across the paddock……..i moved the plank to a few different sized rocks to alter the balance and skill required but this is where we started (before i abandoned the camera and joined in!)
Ruby particularly enjoyed the climbing on and off the end onto the rock part of the game.
Hard to believe but it's already time for the Kid's Co-Op Linky Party again! There were so many wonderful blogs and activities to explore from last week's party that i got way too distracted…but very inspired!
I really enjoyed these different ideas for Plastic egg fun from No Twiddle Twaddle . I'm not indulging in too many Easter crafts with the toddler twosome but i really loved some of these easy ideas! I also pinned it to a number of my pinterest boards and it proved a popular pin so i encourage you to go and check them out!
I was also inspired to make some of our own blocks next week with the toddler twosome after reading this post from Bright Starts of CNY . I love finding frugal ideas for toys and fun and this ticks all the boxes….cheap, easy and fun for younger toddlers as well as older children!
Have fun linking up and enjoy your weekend!!
That balance board does look fun – will have to remember that when my little one gets at that stage. She’s crawling now, Jode! You told me a few weeks back, “look out, mama!” oh boy, you were right 😉
Happy weekend,
Jaime
Oh my goodness Jaime….i did warn you, lol!! Fun stage but gosh you need eyes in the back of your head sometimes i know! Have a lovely weekend!
Thanks for featuring my Easter egg post today!
No problem Bethany….lovely activity!
The simple plank looks like so much fun!
My girls love simple balance activities! Great simple, fun outdoor play. Thanks for linking up to the outdoor play party!
Kaizer has more fun walking around the little brick enclosure at the park than the actual playground…I’ll have to source some items from the garage to make him a plank at home 🙂
We have fun balancing on planks of wood too. I like the idea of giving it an incline to add more challenge. Awesome! Thank you for linking up to The Outdoor Play Party.
Jode you are always very inspiring with what you provide your little girls to help develop and improve their balancing skills. Looks like lots of great fun there at your place. xx
Great post! I’m adding it to my top ten Get Kids Moving blog post this week! Do I have your permission to use a photo from your blog post? Thanks for letting me know by Wednesday April 4th!
Hi Jode! I added your pic, thanks! And I started my Get Your Kids Moving Link Up, I was hoping you could help me spread the word! (It’s my first link up, I have one person who linked up so far.) You can see where you pic is and the link up here: http://www.montessori-on-a-budget.com/2012/04/get-kids-moving-on-budget-top-5.html Thanks!