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7 Line Walking Games: Cultivate Children's Concentration and Motor Skills

If you want to improve your child's concentration and motor skills, there is a classic method: line walking exercises.

Here are seven line walking games, ranging from easy to difficult. Make sure to read until the end!

——Toe-to-Heel Walking

Parents and children can compete against each other. Tell the child that this game is not about speed but about who can keep both feet on the line without stepping off.

 

——Pause and Start with Music

Let the child walk along the line while music is playing. When the music pauses, they must stop immediately; when the music resumes, they continue walking. This game can train the child's quick reaction to instructions.

 

——Animal Imitation

Children love to play and imitate. Let them imitate their favorite animals walking. This increases the difficulty of maintaining balance and enhances their creativity.

 

——Carrying an Object

The object can be any solid item, such as a book or a toy. Frequent practice can train the child to walk without bumping into things while carrying something.

 

——Carrying a Bell

Let the child hold a bell and walk along the line while trying not to make the bell ring. This game greatly trains the child's patience and attentiveness.

 

——Carrying a Cup of Water

Do you often worry about your child spilling water or dropping the cup while walking? This activity can consciously train the child to pay attention to fragile items. For the child, walking on the line while keeping the cup balanced is not an easy task.

 

——Tray with Water

Place water on a tray and let the child walk along the line without spilling it, or have them carry the tray to you. This really trains the child's daily life skills.

 

Give these games a try with your child!