Battle of the Bottles
- Play time:
- 10 to 15 minutes
- Setup:
- 10 minutes
- Where:
- Outdoors
Why it helps
This activity provides heavy work through lifting and carrying. The child receives proprioceptive input which may help in strengthening the upper body and improve body awareness. Choking risk: sequins can be a choking hazard. Stay within arm's reach, and keep them away from children who still put things in their mouths.
This activity should be done outdoors and is designed for more than one child.
For each child, fill 3 bottles one-half or two-thirds full with water. Add a couple of tablespoons of oil, a couple of drops of paint, and a handful of sequins. Screw the caps on tightly (add tape over the caps if you can), and tell the children the bottles are not for drinking. Mark a "START" point and place all the bottles at this point.
Mark an "END" line on the opposite side (you can use a rope, a blanket, or some chairs).
Ask the children to line up at the starting point and pick up a bottle.
On your mark, ask the children to walk as fast as they can, without dropping their bottle, to the endpoint.
Once they get to the end point, have them put their bottle down and walk back to get another bottle.
The first child that transfers all his/her bottles from the starting point to the end point, wins!
Need personalized support?
While these activities are great for home practice, nothing replaces the guidance of a licensed therapist. If you are in Irvine, CA or the Orange County area and have concerns about your child's Body Awareness, we invite you to connect with us.
Contact Tumble N' Dots Therapy →These activities are for home practice and don't replace the guidance of a licensed therapist.
