Gross Motor Play – Outdoors
I received the mentioned items in this post from Pediped to share in an honest review. As always all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.
It’s cold most places in the winter but our kiddos still need to find time to get outside and work on their gross motor play skills so here are some activities you can do with your kids outdoors.
1. Kick and throw a ball outside.
2. Bring a stroller, shopping cart or any pushing toy out for a walk.
3. Draw shapes on the ground with chalk and practice jumping into the shapes. Work on both cognitive and physical development.
4. Explore the outdoors for leaves, rake a pile and work on jumping into them.
5. Head to the playground. Climb the play structures with your child and teach them how to pump their legs on a swing so they can move themselves back and forth.
6. Is it snowing where you are? Get outside and climb up hills to sled down or roll balls to build snowmen.
How cute is Izzy taking Elmo for a walk?
When Izzy is playing outdoors I like to be sure she’s in shoes that will really be developmentally appropriate for her feet.
pediped® footwear has always been a top shoe choice for us and I’m sure you have heard me talk about this company multiple times on my blog and on my other social media channels. Bottom line is they make a good shoe. The shoes are stylish and great for your kids feet. Sorry it’s the birth through five education major in me that makes me obsessed with child development.
There are 3 different types.
Originals® -baby
Grip ‘n’ Go™ – toddler
Flex® -big kid
Each shoe is specifically engineered to promote healthy foot development. Guys finding good shoes is so important for your children’s feet!
Did you know pediped Originals®, Grip ‘n’ Go™, and Flex® have been officially recognized by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) as being beneficial for children’s growing feet. In fact they were among the first of child footwear to be awarded.
Shop Izzy’s Shoes
GRIP ‘N’ GO™ CLIFF WHITE/FUCHSIA
Have fun playing outdoors and keep those tiny feet happy!
XO Eryka
i love pediped shoes! My son has been living in them this whole year!
They are so cute and good for feet! Glad you love them too
Izzy is too cute with her Elmo! Love these shoes. I’ve heard great things and definitely want to try them for my kids!
They are great shoes! Thank you Jacki
Love those shoes! Great ideas – she is too cute
Thank you Shannan!
Izzy is so cute! LOVE those shoes!! Isabella loves anything and everything pink and would go crazy over them!
Yes pink and sparkles! Hehe thank you Nicole
I can’t handle those cute glitter shoes! They are just adorable! And love your outside activity ideas!!! I love chalk and the swing set!
I’m starting to itch for a swing set in our yard. Glad you love the shoes and ideas