Gross Motor Skills Lesson Plan
Rolling and Roaming Lesson Plan

Rolling and Roaming

A Tumbling Adventure

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This lesson plan is designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and focuses on enhancing gross motor skills through basic tumbling activities, including rolling, balancing, and navigating obstacle courses. The session begins with a warm-up featuring fun stretches and animal movements, followed by three engaging activities: practicing rolling safely on mats, walking along balance beams made of foam blocks, and maneuvering through a simple obstacle course with cushions and cones. A calming cool-down helps transition the children back to a relaxed state, featuring deep breathing and gentle stretches. Throughout the lesson, children are encouraged to express their favorite activities and demonstrate newly learned skills, allowing for assessment of their engagement and development. Emphasis is placed on creating a safe, fun environment that fosters physical activity and coordination.

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LevelToddler
SubjectGross Motor Skills
Subject AreaTumbling
Age Range1 to 3
AudienceGroup
LanguageEnglish
Duration50 mins