Dear Reader,
As a kid we used to have vacuum races. Now I know how that sounds, but it was pretty fun as a kid. No we weren’t racing actual vacuums around but doing what i have recently learned most people call the wheelbarrow walk.
This great activity works on both the bilateral coordination and helps kids seeking proprioceptive input. Proprioception is the perception or awareness of the position and movement of the body.
For the wheelbarrow walk the larger person (usually the adult) holds the legs of the secon near the ankles. The second person walks on their hands around the room.
If you feel your child has mastered the wheelbarrow walk there are other ways to customize this activity. You could set up a course, or you could race other siblings or even thier own time.
If you can come up with any other ways to customize this activity be sure to let us know.
