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About this activity
Create an active challenge using household items. Children crawl, balance, step, and stretch through a course that can be adapted for age and space. Supervise closely, remove hazards first, and let children redesign one station for a second round.
Print & play
Download the Hallway Balance Beam Challenge Cards sheet
Challenge cards for a masking-tape hallway balance beam — hop, freeze, backwards walk, and soft-toy carry prompts.
View Hallway Balance Beam Challenge CardsMaterials needed
- Cushions
- Chairs
- Masking tape
- Soft toys
Preparation time
10 minutes
How to play
- 1Clear hazards and choose soft obstacles.
- 2Create stations such as crawl, balance, step, and toss.
- 3Walk children through the route first.
- 4Let them redesign one station for a second round.
Learning benefits
BalanceCoordinationPlanningConfidence
Best for
Tags
activeindoormovementrainy dayage-4obstacle coursefree
Seasons
all year
Occasions
rainy dayafter schoolschool holiday
Key stages
EYFSKS1
Weather
RainyColdAny Weather
Safety note
Adult supervision is recommended. Adapt the activity based on your child's age, ability, and environment.
