Big Loop

coordination activity for kids 3+

One big open loop, traced in a single slow movement.

Area: Body & Coordination
Age: age 3+
Duration: 3-5 min

In short

In Big Loop, your child traces a large open loop on a sheet in one slow, flowing movement. The activity works even for young preschoolers and only takes a few minutes. It practices big movements from the shoulder and arm, planning a movement and using both sides of the body.

What you need

Printouttemplate on A4
A walland some tape

How to play

Tape the sheet to a wall or lay it flat.
Put a finger on the top thick dot.
Trace down to the bottom dot in one slow, continuous movement, then back up.
First 5 rounds with the left hand, then 5 with the right, on the same sheet.

Make it harder

Print the sheet twice, lay the copies side by side and trace with both hands at the same time.
First in the same direction, then in opposite directions.
Go bigger: draw the loop in the air with the whole arm.

What your child practices

Shoulder and arm
Motor planning
Both sides of the body

Printable templates

Big Loop, template 2 of 2, preview — Sheet 2 of 2Preview only, not for printing

Print the templates1 sheet, fits A4

There is 1 more sheet for this exercise in the printable pack.