Runway Obstacle Course

Obstacle courses develop coordination, balance, and the ability to follow sequential directions.

• Framework: EYFS
• Unit: EYFS Air Travel
• Learning area: Physical Development and Motor Skills
• Level: EYFS 3-4, Reception

Objectives

• Navigate an obstacle course safely
• Develop gross motor skills
• Follow a sequence of physical challenges

Materials

• Cones
• Hula hoops
• Balance beam
• Tunnels

Instructions

Set up an aviation-themed obstacle course for children to navigate.

Educator tip

Name each obstacle station with aviation terminology (runway, hangar, sky zone).

Assessment

Observe and note: ability to follow two-step instructions, use of new vocabulary in context, early problem-solving strategies, and sustained shared thinking episodes. Assess against Development Matters age-band expectations. Observe gross motor skills, balance, and ability to follow the course sequence.

More from EYFS Air Travel

• Listen and Tally
• Muffin Maths: Air Travel Edition
• Sorting for Takeoff
• Scavenger Hunt Flight
• Passport Counting
• Runway Measurement
• Hot Air Balloon Shapes
• Macaroni Flight Patterns