Rainforest Obstacle Course
Obstacle courses develop multiple motor skills while creating an immersive jungle experience.
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Jungles
- Learning area: Physical Development and Motor Skills
- Level: EYFS 3-4, Reception
Objectives
- Navigate obstacles
- Develop balance and coordination
- Practise following directions
Materials
- Balance beams (logs)
- Tunnels (vines)
- Stepping stones (lily pads)
- Hula hoops
Instructions
Set up a jungle course—balance across logs, crawl through vines, hop on lily pads.
Educator tip
Name each station with jungle vocabulary: 'Cross the crocodile river!'
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 balance, coordination, and sequencing.