Obstacle Course Dice Roll

Looking for a fun and easy way to get your kids moving while secretly building important skills? This OT-inspired Obstacle Course Dice Roll turns movement into a game — no fancy equipment needed! With just a die and a few simple actions, your child will be working on gross motor coordination, body awareness, motor planning, and sensory regulation... all while having a blast.

Whether indoors on a rainy day or outside in the sunshine, this activity is a go-to favorite for therapists and families alike. Ready to roll? See the blog for the details and directions!

What You Need:

• A large die (or make your own from a tissue box!)

• A list of gross motor tasks (see below)

• Tape or cones to mark stations (optional)

How to Play:

1. Write 6 different gross motor activities, one for each number on the die. Example:

• 1 = Crab walk across the room

• 2 = Bear crawl over a pillow

• 3 = Jump 5 times on a line

• 4 = Spin in a circle and stop like a statue

• 5 = Balance on one foot for 5 seconds

• 6 = Frog jump 3 times

2. Roll the die and complete the matching movement.

3. For an extra challenge, create a course where the child has to do 3 rolls in a row to complete a movement path!
   
   

OT extras:

• Use weighted items like a small backpack for proprioceptive input

• Play music to support auditory processing and rhythm

• Add a memory challenge ("Remember all 3 movements before starting!") for executive functioning practice

• For regulation, insert a calming station (e.g.,wall push-ups, deep breaths, yoga pose)

• Add timers: Race against the clock for motivation!

• Add writing practice: Have the child write or draw the sequence before completing it.

• Use it as a pre-homework movement break or post-school decompression time

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