Do you remember the square scooters used in gym class many years ago? The ones that if you didn’t balance just right, you’d topple right off? Yep. Those. They are seriously amazing for balance, core strength and coordination. They also are easy on wood floors!
We have 2 scooters and use them both inside and out. Inside we have mixed the rug and set up a little “course” in our living room from time to time. We also have had scooter races.
My all time favorite activity is "Scooter City", however. We pick a smooth, flat cement space (think driveway, under deck, cul-de-sac, etc.) and grownup or kiddo can draw roads and city structures. The task is for 1) the big kids to create things in their cities they want to have and 2) zoom around on their scooters from place to place depending on the situation or problem you present them with. Sometimes, the adult is the “dispatcher”. I relay the problems that are happening in "Scooter City". Sometimes it’s a leaky pipe, water main break, kitten stuck in a tree, bank robbery, crossing guard needed, you get the idea. Sometimes we use props (fire hose, bucket, stuffed kitty, whistle, etc). Regardless, it gets out SO MUCH energy. The little boys play along as well, but drive toy cars on the streets of "Scooter City" instead.
Link to scooters: https://amzn.to/42kvIMG
Link to awesome chalk we love: https://amzn.to/3Tro8ft
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