Stick Path Hop • Zag

A quick outdoor activity to develop coordination and focus

For kids—and grown-ups too

Good for

Balance • Stability 

Focus • Coordination

Try it After sitting • Transition time

Before recess • Ages 3+

Pairs with Half Moon Shape • Zig Cue

The Spark

Lay a few sticks on the ground

to make some paths and circles.

Skip or hop, keep same pace, jump

over sticks and keep moving around.

Try It

• Jump circles or sticks, steady

• Land softly and stay light

• Move around and stay steady

Then Keep Exploring

Keep the Zag going.

Add more sticks or turns.

Change the spacing.

Try one-foot jumps.

Movement steadies its rhythm.

ZigZag Creature Tip

Crumo likes this Zag

Starts small

Builds big

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Balance • Focus

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ZigZag all over the world 🌍  

where the wild things go

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This practice is for educational purposes. 

Please listen to your body and modify 

as needed. Younger children should use 

guidance and supervision.