Sensory Motor Pathways Program
Sensory Motor Stencil Set & Curriculum Materials
This Sensory Motor Pathways Set comes with 5 stencils and a set of task cards to add an instructional component. It introduces easy and challenging movement experiences.
SPACE Needed: 1/2 a basketball court
The Set Includes:
- Instructional Task Cards
- Vocabulary Cards
- Assessment Cards
- Extension Activities
- At Home Parent Cards
- Five stencils
Great Activities for Preschool-K-3 Physical Education & After-school.
Permanent painted activities.
Markings Included: Crossover walking, hopscotch, block walking, midline jumping, and vari-beam. The Sensory Motor Pathways Program comes with instructional materials including: skills task card, vocabulary cards, assessment cards, extension cards, and at home parent cards and activities.
Stencil Set Sensory Motor Pathways
with Curriculum Materials
Locomotor skills are the foundation of large muscle movements and the cornerstone of gross motor coordination. There are eight basic locomotor movements which include: walk, run, hop, jump, gallop, skip, leap and slide.
Research suggests that once a child can walk and run comfortably then he/she is ready to learn the other 6 movements. Research from the University of Michigan suggests that these skills should be learned between 2-7 years. (SPACE NEEDED -approximately 1/2 a basketball court. You can paint multiple designs for each of the game activities. )
5 Pack Stencil Set
Use our stencils to layout your outdoor learning area that helps students learn the locomotor skills of : walking, running, galloping, skipping, leaping, jumping and sliding. New rollout paper stencils make application a breeze. No measuring! Just roll out the full-size activity stencils, chalk, and paint.
*See how our Full-Size-Roll-Out-Stencils work by watching a video here.
Painted markings allow for time to practice activities when outside at physical education, recess or after-school.
Stencil Sample Layout
Use our stencils to layout your outdoor learning area that helps students learn the locomotor skills of : walking, running, galloping, skipping, leaping, jumping and sliding. New rollout paper stencils make application a breeze. No measuring! Just roll out the full-size activity stencils, chalk, and paint.
*See how our Full-Size-Roll-Out-Stencils work by watching a video here.
Painted markings allow for time to practice activities when outside at physical education, recess or after-school.
Step 1- Chalking in feet on full size roll out stencil below.
Tip- Slide stencil to the side to paint other crossover walking grids.
Step 2- Painter’s tape to outline feet makes painting easier if you wish. Painting with a paint brush is perhaps easier for most people and tape outlining is not necessary.
Step 3- Paint in the feet and you’re finished. Painting in the background inside the crossover walking grid isn’t necessary but preferred by some to bring additional color to the playground.
Remove the tape and enjoy. Slide stencil to the side to paint another crossover walking grid.
Color choices are optional. We recommend primary colors to keep paint selection at a minimum. Some schools prefer their school colors.
Sensory Motor Pathways Kit Includes
The Peaceful Playgrounds Sensory Pathways Locomotor Skills include 5 stencils: Block Walking, Midline Jumping, Hopscotch, Varibeam, and Cross Over Walking. SAMPLE TASK CARDS BELOW.
2. Midline Jumping
Walk forward on the centerline in a heel-to-toe fashion.
Walk backward in a heel-to-toe fashion.
Hop with one foot around the centerline.
Now jump forward straddling the line one foot on each side of the centerline.
3. Vari Beam
Walk forward on the centerline heel-toe fashion.
Walk backward heel-toe fashion.
Hop with one foot around the centerline.
Start with both feet on the bottom circle then step, hop, or jump on one
foot onto the next circle. Repeat this pattern
4. Cross-over Walking
Start with feet side by side as shown in the crossover walking path footprints. Next, put your outside foot (right foot) across
the centerline to the other side and continue the length of the path walking and crossing over the centerline with each step.
Return from the end of the path walking backward by crossing over the centerline.
Practice the cross-over walking while tossing a bean bag from hand-to-hand while walking.
Practice cross-over walking while bouncing a ball on one side.
5. Hopscotch
Use the hopscotch court to jump with your feet together in the single squares and your feet apart when there are two squares.
Go up the court in this jumping pattern and jump in the half circle and turn around and repeat the pattern going back to the starting point.
Jump the number in each square.
Practice the jump-hop sequence (hop in the single square and jump with feet apart in the two side-by-side squares).
6. Extension Activities
Walk backward heel-toe fashion on a jump rope or straight line.
Hop with one foot around a jump rope laid out on the ground.
Hop with the other foot around the jump rope laid out on the ground.
Now jump forwards straddling the line, one foot landing on each side of the line. Turn around at the end and return.
7. Vocabulary Cards
Walking: Use smooth, straight steps with arms swinging gently in opposition of feet.
Running: Use smooth, straight steps with arms swinging gently in opposition of feet at a quick speed.
Hopping: With one foot on the ground, push toes.
Jumping: With feet close together, push off with both feet and land on both feet.
8. Assessment Cards
Block Walking Assessment
Midline Jumping Assessment
Hopscotch Assessment
Cross-Over Walking Assessment
Vari-beam Assessment
9. At-Home Parent Cards
Make it a family outing and walk, skip, or gallop around the block. You can hop, jump, leap, or slide to mix it up a bit.
Play Gallop tag.
Try race walking.
Jumping contest.
