Physical / Motor Activities for 6-Year-Olds

Use a bed sheet as a parachute to shake, wave, and run under together — a group movement game that builds coordination and teamwork.

Build a ninja warrior course in your backyard with climbing, crawling, balancing, and jumping challenges — an epic outdoor workout.

Master the monkey bars with progressive training — from dead hangs to one-rung swings to full crossings — building serious grip and upper body strength.

Play a simplified kickball game in the backyard with bases and a rubber ball — a team sport introduction that builds kicking power and running.

Rally a shuttlecock back and forth with rackets over a net or string — building hand-eye coordination, striking skills, and quick footwork.

Jump rope to classic rhymes while trying fun tricks — criss-cross, double bounce, and speed challenges — a playground favorite that builds endurance.

Learn to jump rope with progressive steps — from stepping over to full swings — a classic playground skill that builds rhythm and coordination.

Learn to hula hoop, then try tricks like walking while hooping, arm hooping, and jump-through games — a full-body coordination workout.

Take a kid-friendly hike with built-in challenges — rock scrambles, stream crossings, and nature spotting — turning a walk into an adventure.

Practice kicking up into a handstand against a wall — building arm strength, core control, and the confidence to go upside down.

Draw a four square court with chalk and play the classic bouncing ball game — a playground staple that builds hand-eye coordination and strategy.

Set up a full field day with stations — sprints, long jump, ball throw, limbo, sack race — for a competitive outdoor event right at home.

Play dodgeball with soft foam balls in the backyard — dodge, throw, and catch in a gentler version of the classic gym game.

Lower a broomstick each round and see how low your child can go — a fun flexibility and core strength game with music.

Play soccer while crab walking — hands behind you, belly up, kicking a ball with your feet — a hilarious and exhausting full-body game.

Practice throwing and catching with different sized balls at increasing distances — structured drills that build real ball-handling confidence.

Learn to do a cartwheel with progressive steps — from side stretches to hand placement to the full rotation — building confidence and coordination.

Set up a bike skills course with turns, stops, and weaving challenges to build your child's cycling confidence and control.

Race across the yard on all fours like a bear — hands and feet, no knees — building upper body and core strength in a fun competition.

Practice basketball dribbling, passing, and shooting at a kid-height hoop — building ball-handling skills and coordination step by step.

Stretch a string across the room as a net and hit a balloon back and forth — a gentle volleyball game perfect for indoor active play.

Run through an agility ladder with different foot patterns — high knees, lateral shuffles, hopscotch steps — building speed and coordination.

Set up a simple batting tee in the yard and practice striking, catching, and throwing. Builds hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills.

Turn classic hopscotch into a math workout by writing addition and subtraction problems in each square. Kids solve to hop forward!

Divide into two teams, hide a flag in each territory, and race to capture the other team's flag without getting tagged. A timeless outdoor game.

Play classic tag with fun twists — freeze tag, shadow tag, TV tag, and blob tag — keeping the running game fresh and exciting every time.

Race across the room using different animal movements: crab walk, frog jump, penguin waddle.

Hold the child's legs while they walk on their hands — great for upper body strength.

Practice skipping and galloping across open spaces, building coordination.

Simple yoga poses for kids that build flexibility, strength, and calm focus. No materials needed.