15 Fun Obstacle Course Ideas for Kids and Quick Tips for Busy Families in Friday’s Fast Five 30th Edition
Building a stronger, happier family is at the top of most parents’ list. However, we are busy! These weekly Fast Five ideas and tips are a quick way to brainstorm, check-in, and create the family relationships you really want. This week’s Fast Five includes fun obstacle course ideas for kids, a little lesson about pornography, a simple service idea, and more. Happy Friday!
* These ideas are NOT meant to be a checklist or guilt trip of things we “should do.” Rather, they are intended to inspire you to find what works for YOUR family to learn, laugh, and love together. Remember to stick to the Simple Side of Parenting.
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What is Friday’s Fast Five?
Each Friday, we share five quick and simple ideas for families under the following categories:
- Something fun
- A Little Lesson
- A Service Idea
- Something Random
- A Quick Tip
As I try to simplify my own parenting journey and help others do the same, these help us think about what I feel is a simple version of good parenting…learn, laugh, love.
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With that, here is the thirtieth edition of Friday’s Fast Five. (You can find other editions HERE.)
1. Something Fun: Obstacle Course Ideas for Kids
Create fun, simple obstacle courses inside or out for hours of entertainment.
When you set-up your obstacle course, you can have different levels of difficulties for different ages if needed. Time each person as they go through the course. Try to beat your own time.
15 Obstacle Course Ideas for Kids
- Twirl or spin in a circle with forehead on bat
- Climb under a chair or table
- Ride a bike or trike around cones or other obstacles
- Carry rocks or balls from one place to another
- Crawl, crab walk, or army crawl
- Do pushups, sit-ups, jumping jacks, or another exercise
- Hula hoop a certain number of times or roll the hula hoop and climb through
- Balance across a board or piece of tape
- Shoot a basketball into a hoop or throw a ball into a bucket from a set distance
- Put on dress-up clothes or extra layers like coats, hats, scarves, and mittens
- Carry a rock, small ball, or hard boiled egg on a spoon
- Skip, jump on one foot, or jump on two feet
- Jump rope a certain number of times, do a jump rope trick, or jump back and forth over a line a set number of times
- Do step-ups, climb stairs, climb a tree, or climb over an obstacle like a couch
- Do a handstand or headstand on your own or against a wall
Use simple props and get inspired by your surroundings. Do it together, and have fun!
2. A Little Lesson: Pornography
Unfortunately, it is far too easy for our kids to be exposed to pornography. We need to start and continue the conversation about why we choose not to look at pornography and what to do if we see it.
This video to teach kids about pornography is a great addition to the conversation. Additionally, this free guide to help you talk to your child about pornography will introduce the five things every child needs to know about pornography.
These conversations might be uncomfortable at first, but they’re worth it.
Wondering how to fit Little Lessons into your busy family schedule?
The two main ways to fit important lessons into your busy family schedule are to find spontaneous teaching moments throughout the day and to schedule family learning time each week. These two posts go into detail about these two ways and tips for making it happen with your family.
How Busy Parents Can Teach Important Life Lessons
6 Tips for Family Time that Teaches Life’s Most Important Lessons
3. A Service Idea: Pet Care
Volunteer to take care of a neighbor’s or friend’s pet when the friend is sick or on vacation.
Encourage your kids to share the responsibility as you serve others as a family.
Service is a great way to build a stronger, happier family. If you want more service ideas, request Raising Compassionate Children in a Conceited World, which includes 101 Service Ideas for Families.
4. Something Random: It Seemed Like a Good Idea
We’ve all had these moments…
Hope it hasn’t been one of those week’s for you!
5. A Quick Tip: Healthy Relationships
Our kids are always watching and learning from us.
What are our kids seeing? Are they seeing belittling or respect? Resentment or forgiveness? Aggressiveness or assertiveness? Sarcasm or kindness? We know that helping our kids learn to prioritize and maintain healthy relationships is one of the most powerful ways to help them be healthy and happy. So let’s take a quick personal relationship inventory and see if we can find one way to model healthy relationships a little bit better.
And that is Friday’s Fast Five!
You can also see Friday’s Fast Five on Instagram or other editions HERE.
Building a Stronger, Happier Family
It takes time and intention to build a stronger, happier family. I hope Friday’s Fast Five helps you find the ways that work for YOUR family to learn, laugh, and love together.
We will never regret the time we devote to our families and relationships with our kids.
Have a great weekend with your family, know that you’re loved, and keep on lovin’!
Do you have a great idea for a future Friday’s Fast Five? Have a question or parenting struggle you want help with? Share in the comments, shoot me an Email, or schedule a call.
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