While your students will see a fun game, you’ll see an opportunity to promote important physical and social skills. Playing Twister also helps them begin to understand personal space and body awareness. As students become entangled trying to reach certain colors, they’ll also improve their strength, balance and hand-eye coordination. This physical, “twisted” game is a great way to promote both gross motor and social-emotional development. The 7 games and activities below combine physical development and fun to help reinforce these important skills. Poor development in these areas can cause physical limitations, which can lead to social issues - like social isolation or low self-esteem - due to their inability to keep up with their peers.įortunately, there are a number of ways to help your students develop balance and coordination. It allows children to participate in sports and physical activities, it reduces their risk of injury and improves their ability to perform everyday tasks. Balance and coordination are two of the most important gross motor skills in a child’s physical development.
