Beanbag Balances
A simple activity to develop balance that can be used as a break from more intense activities. Can be completed indoor or outdoor, and doesn’t require much space.
Set up
Each child is given a bean bag and stands in their own space.
How to play
Step 1
- Children balance their bean bag on their head and the educator instructs them to complete various poses or movement
- Stand
- Walk
- Crawl
- Run
- Jump
- Hop
- Sit-to-stand
- Animal walks
Step 2
- Add different types of balances such as, balance your bean bag on your:
- Elbow
- Foot
- Knee
- Back
- Stomach
- Nose
- Hand
- Create your own balance
Variations
Make it easier
- Stick to simple movements, such as walking or balancing on one leg
Make it harder
- Add in faster or bigger movements, such as hopping or running
- Get children to balance more than one bean bag
Activity information
Age: 2-3 years, 3-5 years
Participants: 1
+
Equipment: Beanbags
Duration: 10 minutes
Skill focus
Explore these skills for teaching tips
Activity summary
Physical literacy tips
- Get the children to come up with bean bag balances
