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Bean bags in the Spotlight
Written by Michele Watson
31 January 2012Equipment: Bean bags in the Spotlight
The Counties Manukau Sport Fundamental Movement Skill programme uses basic sports equipment, when the programme is being delivered by FMSA’s. Fundamental Movement Skill Advisors are always asked about the equipment they use to deliver the programme, so each month we thought we would highlight some of the equipment we use and what can be done with it.
Bean bags -Great for balance, catching and throwing games
FMSA’s use bean bags for individualised, paired and group activities. Bean bags can be purchased sport equipment suppliers. They are great particularly for throwing and catching activities because they are suitable for children to hold onto, they don’t bounce and are colourful.
Below are 3 of our favourite games that use bean bags:
Bean bag Balance: Each child has a bean bag. Move around with the bean bag on head, On signal ‘freeze’ children stand still. Try putting the bean bag on different body parts. E.g. elbow, shoulder, back, foot, etc
Overarm Throwing at a Target: Put a cone between 2 children and they overarm throw the bean bag to try and knock the come done.
Hopscotch: Children play the traditional game of hopscotch can use a bean bag to throw onto the square. Hopscotch games and rules can be found here: http://www.gameskidsplay.net/games/other_games/hopscotch.htm
