Toddlers are in that stage of life where their co-ordination and sense of balance is develping. When they are at play, there is always a risk of falling. It is important that they play games that are fun and also safe. At the same time, if these games can help improve their physical balance, it would be a bonus.
In this blog, we look at 3 such fun games that help improve balance in toddlers.
Safe And Fun Games To Improve Balance
1. Standing on One Foot
Standing on one foot is a very basic and simple exercise. First, the toddler should be asked to try this near a wall, so they can hold to the wall for support. When they learn this, they should be asked to do it away from a wall. Making it a game by counting which child can stand for the most time is a good way to challenge the children to do well. This is a simple way of improving physical balance.
2. Freeze Game
Here is a very safe and simple game that can help improve physical balance. While the children are at play or dancing to music, the teacher can call ‘freeze’. The child should immediately freeze and stand still for some time until the music is played again or the teacher calls out ‘unfreeze’. During this game, the toddler learn to stop body movement and then restart after a pause without stumbling. This is a great way to improve physical balance.
3. Yoga
Yoga is a great way to strengthen the body while developing physical balance. There are many simple Yoga postures like the tree pose and cat-cow pose. Toddlers can try these poses safely and will have fun doing them. They help improve health as well as physical balance.