Something that you may not know is that body strength begins from the center of the body and works its way out. What does that mean? It means that strong tummy muscles help to support strong arms and hands.
Many people hear that a child has a poor core strength and believe that they can have the child do some sit-ups and fix the problem. Well, that is not really how it works. Making activities fun to develop abdominal and lower back muscles are what it is all about. Here are some fun activities you can do at home with your kiddo
Superman
Have your little one lay on the floor on their tummy. Can they lift their chest off the ground and with their arms out to fly? How about lifting their legs up at the same time? Try to hold for 30 seconds. As they advance can they have a stuffed animal friend sit on their back for a ride without falling off? How about holding a ball between their feet?
Crab Walking
While seated on the floor have your little one reach back with both their arms and lift their rear. Using their arms and legs have them walk across the floor. How far can they make it before dropping their bottom? Can they race siblings?
Bridging
While laying on their back have your little one tent their knees. While keeping their shoulders on the floor have them lift their bottoms off the ground. How long can they hold it? Can they lift it high enough to have their toys walk or drive under their bridge?
Walk Like a Dog
On hands and knees have your little one walk like a dog while keeping their back straight. Can a stuffed animal friend go for a ride without falling off? Now can they reach out with their right arm and left leg and hold that position? What about reaching with the left arm and right leg?
