For our study of Iceland, our gross motor activity was the toga hönk (tuga war) which was an important competition to the Vikings. The name literally means tugging on a loop, or a hank. Not much is known about the … Continue reading Toga hönk [Tuga War] – Viking Gross Motor Activity
Usain St Leo Bolt is a Jamaican sprinter. He is a world record holder in the 100 metres, 200 metres and 4 × 100 metres relay, and considered to be the greatest sprinter of all time. As part of our … Continue reading Jamaica Unit Study: Run like Usain Bolt [Gross Motor Activity]
We combined our gross motor activity and our indigenous game/toy for our England unit. Hoop rolling, also called hoop trundling, is both a sport and a child’s game in which a large hoop is rolled along the ground, generally by … Continue reading England Unit Study: Hoop & Stick Game [Gross Motor Activity]
When I was in college, I studied Zen Do Kai, a form of martial arts based on Shotokan, which originated in Japan. Both in practice and in testing, we performed “Kata” which are simulated fights. With the strong ties to … Continue reading JAPAN Unit: Kata – Gross Motor Martial Arts Activity
When most people think of Australia, they think of Kangaroos which roam a wide range of habitats. As part of our study of Australia, I thought it would be fun to try to mimic how the Kangaroo jumps. Did you … Continue reading Jump Like a Kangaroo: Gross Motor Activity
Working on fine and gross motor skills is an essential part of #handsonlearning. As part of our study of Israel, I thought it may be fun to try to walk like a camel. Honestly it’s much harder than it looks … Continue reading Walk Like a Camel – Gross Motor Activity
