Bubble Wrap Stomp Path
Lay down long sheets of bubble wrap in a hallway or backyard and encourage the child to stomp, jump, or roll across it for satisfying auditory and proprioceptive input.
- Takes
- 15–30 min
- Your setup
- 5 min prep
- Ages
- Ages 2–6
- Mess
- No mess
- Cost
- $
- Where
- Indoors
How to do it
- 1Clear the area and lay down the bubble wrap, taping the edges to prevent shifting (especially indoors).
- 2Model how to safely step and stomp on the material.
- 3Encourage different ways of moving (marching, crawling, rolling).
- 4Use the popping sound as a reward for successful movement.
What they're practising
- Gross Motor Release
- Auditory Feedback
- Proprioceptive Input
- Energy Expulsion