11 Gross Motor Activities for Toddlers to Build Muscles and Coordination

Is your toddler reaching his developmental milestones?

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Here are some gross motor activities for toddlers to help them build strong muscles and coordination!

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Simon Says

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Build an Obstacle Course

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The Clean Up Game

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Toss and Catch

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Yoga!

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11 Gross Motor Activities for Toddlers to Build Muscles and Coordination

Is your toddler reaching his developmental milestones?

Here are some gross motor activities for toddlers to help them build strong muscles and coordination!

Simon Says

Simon Says is great for all sorts of development. It helps toddlers learn to listen better and to pay close attention to what is being said.

Build an Obstacle Course

Obstacle courses are a great gross motor activities for toddlers too!

The Clean Up Game

Toss and Catch

This gross motor activity helps them learn to throw and learn to catch.

Yoga!

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