Our Favorite Gross Motor Toys

Today I am putting together a picture list of some of our favorite gross motor toys.  Adeline has low tone so I am always looking for something we can use in the house that is fun and helpful in building up her muscles.  These are some of our favorites:

Most of these help with core strength but the scooter is great because it also helps build upper body strength.  Pediastaff recently published a list of ten things to do on a scooter board.

 These large blocks are great because they require a lot of bending and standing, great for both balance and working the abdominal muscles.

 We love our yoga ball.  I sit Adeline on this a lot.  I will bounce her gentlly  and sing songs.

 A ride on toy is beneficial for balance and building up leg muscles.

We are spoiled, Adeline's grandpa built her this swing.  A swing is great for working on core strength.

A Bilibo, this is an interesting toy, Adeline is not a fan of it but my six year old loves it.  I will flip it over sometimes and use it as a stool for Adeline to sit on.  Starfish Therapies did a post recently about using a Bilibo.

A small trapoline for jumping is great.  Adeline's feet to not leave the ground but she enjoys jumping with her feet attached.

A water table can also be a beneficial gross motor tool because it can require pulling to a stand, squatting and reaching.  This was the first thing Adeline pulled to a stand at, she love the water. It is alway motivating.

The last of our favorites is a climbing toy with a slide,