31 Favorite Gross Motor Toys and Tools for Indoor and Outdoor Recess for Preschool and Kindergarten
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The fun aspect of improving gross motor skills is that it requires little learners to get up and get moving (more than ever with all the tech tools kids have)! Help them do just that with my favorite gross motor toys and tools for indoor and outdoor recess.
You’ll find some great classic Gross Motor Toys and Tools for Indoor and outdoor Recess, such as wagons, and some items that have a new and improved twist to them. All of these items are perfect for outdoor recess or indoor recess.
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Gross Motor Toys and Tools for Indoor and outdoor Recess
Play a fun ring toss game with your students for multiple benefits.
Use these silicone spot markers to set up games and give students clear areas that you want them to be at for the game or activity.
This hopscotch ring game is simple to store and layout for little learners. I like it because it encourages jumping, balance, and big movements in a compact game.
Hula hoops are very versatile and can be used for many games inside or outside of the classroom.
Balance beams and circles for students to practice balance, core strength, and big movement. These can be used inside or outside for gross motor time.
Set up these balance stones in fun lines for students to jump or step on. They will help students develop core strength and coordination.
Practice balancing, jumping, and judgment by letting students hop across these colorful rocks that can be used indoors.
These walking cups are so much fun to use. Kids instantly gain a few inches of growth by walking and balancing on this classic gross motor toy.
Grab this set of mini basketballs for little hands! They are perfect for hand-eye coordination and gross motor development.
Oversized basketball rim for students to practice shooting and throwing. These are important skills for young children to develop.
Beach balls are a perfect toy for little learners since they are soft, large in size, and colorful!
These inflatable dodgeballs are a great addition to your gross motor toys. They are super bouncy and sturdy for lots of use.
These knobby balls are great for another sensory option for little learners. They are softer and the perfect size for little hands.
This mini soccer net is great to teach students the basics of soccer and get lots of energy out. It is easier to store since it isn’t full-size.
I love this bowling set for indoor or outdoor use. My students love to play this game, and it even teaches math skills.
Practice letter identification and move around the classroom. Students will have so much fun tossing and learning.
Give students some yoga movements to get out the wiggles and help them develop their muscles.
Fun for the entire class! There are so many activities to explore with a parachute. Turn on some music and teach students how to disappear underneath while singing songs. You could also throw a ball or two 
in the middle and play parachute catch. Explore math vocabulary to like fast, slow, up, down, under, and in between as you play!
I remember playing with these boards when I was in preschool. Not only are they a blast to ride on, but they also help kids learn how to scoot, balance, and manipulate their legs to keep on rolling. These are AMAZING to build those core muscles! Have students lay on their bellies for a race or grab onto a hula hoop so friends can pull them.
Set up relay races, race start and finish lines, obstacle courses, and play games with a set of colorful cones. You could also use them as bases for a small indoor version of baseball using a beach ball. For a fun game, have students gently kick them over, then stand them back up using only their feet!
This pop-up tunnel is a great tool to use with students. It helps get the wiggles out, plus it helps stretch and exercise those growing muscles. Students love it because it is so colorful. This one comes with a bag, too, for storage! Keep reading for more Gross Motor Toys and Tools for Indoor and Outdoor Recess.
This set of logs works the same way a balance beam does, but you can position this product to go in different directions versus one straight line.
A mini trampoline is an awesome addition to your gross motor toys but they are larger to have to store. Keep that in mind when looking to purchase. This is great to get out lots of energy on a small space!
Paint in the great outdoors on plexiglass. The surface makes it very easy to clean and is optimal for outdoor use. Keep reading for more Gross Motor Toys and Tools for Indoor and Outdoor Recess.
Every preschooler and kindergartner needs a wagon! This is a great option because it will last year after year. The kids think it’s a pretty neat tool, too.
Here is another essential for little learners: a good old-fashioned tricycle. Like its lovely counterpart above, this brand holds up to wear and tear like no other. Don’t forget the helmet too.
Shooting hoops is a ton of fun for preschoolers and kindergartners. It helps with focus, determination, and muscle growth.
This is perfect for a couple of kids (or even an adult to use!). The flat platform is sturdy enough to handle more than your average swing. We have this swing on our playground, and it is always in use! We only allow students to sit or lay on their bellies when they swing.
This is the absolute most used gross motor toy on my playground! It is so much fun and keeps students busy for a long time.
These fort-building sticks are a wonderful tool for STEM development and imagination development. They are versatile and comes with quite a large amount for a classroom.
What are your favorite Gross Motor Toys and Tools for Indoor and outdoor Recess? You can also share your student’s favorite picks too! After all, this is to help them learn and grow. These are great items to use during those cold winter months or rainy days to get out the extra wiggles and get back to learning quickly. I hope you find a new favorite Gross Motor Toys and Tools for Indoor and outdoor Recess from this list.
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