To get a little more physical activity into our days, I made this exercise cube! Here's how I made it:
- Using white card stock, cut out 6 squares. (Mine are about 6"x6" squares.)
- Write the activities on each square.
- Tape the squares together using clear packing tape.
- Before you tape the last square on, stuff in a few pieces of crumpled newspaper to give it more stability.
Here's what's on it:
- Spin in a circle.
- Jump 5 times.
- Flap your arms like a bird.
- Hop on one foot.
- Dance!
- Run from the front door to the back door.
The boys love it!
16 comments:
What a fun way to get some exercise and burn off some energy. :-)
I love any activity that gets the kids up and moving! You made it simple and very frugal, nothing better than that combination!
I would love it if you link up in our new 'It's Playtime' party today.
Jamie @ hands on : as we grow
Hey Linda! Thanks for linking this (and the Car Race game) in our "It's Playtime" party!
I've noticed you have lots of MOVEMENT posts and really encourage that. I LOVE THAT!
I moderate a group (Bodies to Move) over at We Teach and would love for you to join us and share your thoughts and ideas with us.
Jamie @ hands on : as we grow
Wow, I'm impressed by all the fantastic ideas on your blog and so many of them are boy friendly. I'm always looking for more ways to creatively interact with my son.
Fun... tastic!
I'll try it with my preschoolers one of these days.
Check it out at http://blogue-folio.blogspot.com
Kiss, Juca
We loved this so much we adapted it for our younger two kids (3 and 1.5). I made an activity one like you and then I made one with pictures of animals for the babies to act out! (I posted it on my facebook page - www.facebook.com/CricketandScooter) I will be back again and again, you have lots of great ideas!!!
Thank you!
Margot
I used your idea at my library!
Here is the post all about it:
http://lplcysd.blogspot.com/2011/06/please-more-monkeys-jumping-on-bed.html
Thanks for the idea!
-r
I made the same thing with a friend for our class. We made each side interchangeable with Velcro-ed on sides that involved the other areas of learning. Like nursery rhymes, movements similar to yours we just made stick figures out of pip-cleaners, shapes, colors and counting with dots. We got one of the best marks in the class.
I think I need to make this for myself!! :)
I just discovered your fantastic blog through Pinterest! Love this idea and can't wait to make one for my son!
I loved this idea, so I made a block for my boys today - one reader, one non. Here's a link to the pdf if you want to share with your readers. Thanks for the great idea!
http://einess.com/ExcersizeBlock.pdf
This is such a great way to get moving. Your cute is genius!
This is great! You could personalize this cube to allow children with physical disabilities a game that can be fun and keep them active as well! Your blog is full of great ideas. :)
So cute!
I’d love it if you shared this with the Fun Family Crafts audience.
FFC is similar to Craftgawker but it only features kid friendly tutorials.
Looking forward to seeing what fun crafts you submit!
http://funfamilycrafts.com
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