Super Easy Play Ideas on a Vertical Surface
Do you know the benefits of working on a vertical surface? When children work on a vertical surface they increase wrist extension, elbow and shoulder stability, and upright posture. When you modify the environment with this one change (moving play to a vertical surface), you change the muscles that are activated in the body. Here are several play ideas on a vertical surface. Try the activities in different positions like standing, kneeling or sitting on a therapy ball.
10 Easy Play Ideas on a Vertical Surface
Looking for super easy play ideas on a vertical surface? Start with these suggestions:
- Tape a piece of paper to the wall and draw, color or complete puzzles.
- Grab an easel and draw on the chalkboard or paint.
- Play with magnets on the refrigerator.
- Draw on a whiteboard or chalkboard.
- Hang up these free blank picture frames for the kids to add their own artistic flair.
- Wash windows, chalkboard, whiteboards or head outdoors and wash the car.
- Roll a big ball along the wall at shoulder height. Do not let it drop.
- Hang paper on the wall and put stickers on the paper.
- Play with window clings.
- Try coloring a large mural on the wall.
When children work on a vertical surface with a BIG picture, you get even more benefits – crossing midline, bilateral coordination, and core strengthening. The Calming Coloring Mural can be hung on the wall for children to work on a large vertical surface.
