Obstacle courses in the Early Years can be extremely fun and challenging ways for children to stay active, but the benefits aren’t just physical. Whether it's indoor or outdoor, large or small, the benefits of obstacle courses touch on nearly every key area of child development.Besides being a physical activity, here are a few other ways children benefit from obstacle courses:Building gross motor skills as they maneuver through the courseBoosting balance skills and coordination skillsDeveloping body awareness through new body movementsDevelop spatial awarenessLearning to communicate, plan and work togetherStrengthening problem solving skillsGrowing sensory processing skillsAnd of course, we can't forget all the fun and creativity that comes from setting up your own obstacle course with children. When it comes to types of course, the possibilities are nearly infinite. But to get the ball rolling, here are ten ideas for obstacle courses that are fun, engaging, and simple to set up in you...
