ExploraLearn Exercise Program

How to Use

Fine Motor Skills

Gross Motor Skills

Coordination Activities

Sensory Activities

Breathing & Relaxation

Problem-Solving

Social Interaction

Balance and Posture

Creative Play

Physical Play

Relaxation & Mindfulness

How to Use the ExploraLearn Exercise Plan

Why is Exercise Important for Your Little One?

Regular physical activity is crucial for your child's overall growth and development. Engaging in playful exercises helps build strong bones and muscles, boosts coordination and balance, enhances cognitive skills, and supports emotional and social well-being. Introducing fun physical activities early helps your child develop lifelong healthy habits.

Recommended Daily Exercise Plan

  • Duration: About 15 minutes of enjoyable physical activities each day.
  • Frequency: You can split this into shorter, fun-filled 5-minute sessions spread throughout the day.
  • Variety: The Exercise Videos are divided into various categories to ensure holistic development. Mix and match activities daily, such as:
    • Fine Motor
    • Gross Motor
    • Coordination
    • Sensory Activities
    • Relaxation
    • Problem Solving
    • Social Interaction
    • Balance and Posture
    • Creative Play
    • Physical Play

Example Schedule

  • Morning: 5 minutes of Gross Motor Skills (Jumping Jacks, Bear Crawls)
  • Afternoon: 5 minutes of Fine Motor and Coordination Activities (Puzzles, Throwing Beanbags)
  • Evening: 5 minutes of Relaxation and Mindfulness (Animal Yoga Poses, Deep Breathing)

Helpful Tips for You

  • Be Consistent: Try to set a simple daily routine so your child looks forward to exercise time.
  • Keep it Fun: Choose activities your child loves to keep their interest alive.
  • Join the Fun: Participate in activities alongside your child to strengthen your bond and encourage them.
  • Encourage and Praise: Offer positive reinforcement to build your child's confidence and enjoyment in movement.
  • Safety First: Always keep an eye on your child during activities to ensure they stay safe and comfortable.

Important Tips for the Future

  • Promote Physical Activities: Encourage regular play and physical exercise from an early age to establish healthy habits.
  • Limit Screen Time: Restrict your child's use of mobile phones or tablets, as excessive screen time can lead to anxiety and depression later in life.
  • Build Lifelong Habits: Engaging in regular physical activity now will lay the foundation for a healthier and happier lifestyle as your child grows.

Start today and enjoy playful moments while fostering your child's growth and happiness!

Stringing Beads

Key Benefit: Develops pincer grasp and hand-eye coordination essential for writing and buttoning clothes

Stacking Blocks

Key Benefit: Builds spatial reasoning and controlled hand movements for future math skills

Rolling Ball to Target

Key Benefit: Enhances visual tracking and bilateral coordination

Puzzles

Key Benefit: Develops shape recognition and problem-solving foundations

Throwing Beanbags

Key Benefit: Improves throwing mechanics and depth perception

Jumping Jacks

Key Benefit: Develops cardiovascular health and cross-body coordination

Skipping Rope

Key Benefit: Enhances timing, rhythm and bone density

Bear Crawls

Key Benefit: Strengthens shoulders/core for posture control

Crab Walks

Key Benefit: Builds core strength and reciprocal movement

Hopping on One Foot

Key Benefit: Develops vestibular system and prevents falls

Side Shuffles

Key Benefit: Improves agility and sports readiness

High Knees

Key Benefit: Boosts cardiovascular fitness and coordination

Throwing into Buckets

Key Benefit: Enhances precision and focus

Balloon Tapping

Key Benefit: Develops tracking and reaction time

Galloping

Key Benefit: Teaches rhythm and coordinated movement

Playing with Clay

Key Benefit: Provides calming sensory input while strengthening hands

Water Play

Key Benefit: Develops concepts of volume and temperature

Bubble Wrap Popping

Key Benefit: Improves tactile tolerance and finger isolation

Sand Drawing

Key Benefit: Kinesthetic letter learning without frustration

Scarf Catch

Key Benefit: Slows visual tracking for reading readiness

Animal Yoga

Key Benefit: Develops body awareness and calmness

Blowing Candles

Key Benefit: Teaches controlled exhalation

Balloon Breathing

Key Benefit: Calms the nervous system

Feather Blowing

Key Benefit: Encourages sustained exhales

Meditative Breathing

Key Benefit: Reduces anxiety and improves focus

Simon Says

Key Benefit: Develops impulse control

Obstacle Courses

Key Benefit: Teaches motor planning

Color Sorting

Key Benefit: Builds classification skills

Memory Game

Key Benefit: Strengthens visual memory

Hide-and-Seek Objects

Key Benefit: Develops working memory

Duck Duck Goose

Key Benefit: Teaches turn-taking

Freeze Dance

Key Benefit: Improves self-regulation

Red Light Green Light

Key Benefit: Develops impulse control

Pretend Play

Key Benefit: Boosts creativity

Musical Chairs

Key Benefit: Teaches graceful losing

Balancing on a Beam

Key Benefit: Improves core stability and focus needed for sitting in class

Walking Backwards

Key Benefit: Develops spatial awareness and proprioception

Book Balance

Key Benefit: Teaches upright posture for better handwriting

Spinning

Key Benefit: Calms sensory-seeking children

Tiptoe Walking

Key Benefit: Strengthens calf muscles and arches

Watercolor Painting

Key Benefit: Encourages self-expression without perfectionism

Origami

Key Benefit: Develops precision and sequencing skills

Cup Stacking

Key Benefit: Teaches engineering thinking

Pretend Tea Party

Key Benefit: Practices manners and conversational turns

Puppet Storytelling

Key Benefit: Boosts narrative skills and empathy

Trampoline Jumping

Key Benefit: Develops bone density and coordination

Tunnel Crawling

Key Benefit: Strengthens shoulders for writing endurance

Animal Walks

Key Benefit: Whole-body strengthening

Pillow Jumping

Key Benefit: Safe risk-taking practice

Mat Rolling

Key Benefit: Organizes sensory system

Guided Breathing

Key Benefit: Teaches emotional regulation

Feather Breathing

Key Benefit: Visual feedback for breath control

Kids Yoga

Channel: Yoga Ed
Key Benefit: Links movement to calmness

Blowing Leaves

Key Benefit: Seasonal mindfulness activity

Bubble Breathing

Key Benefit: Combines play with deep breathing