Coming up with new ways to burn off that extra energy can be a bit tricky sometimes. Especially if you’re stuck inside because of some lousy weather, which is why I created this free Insect Movement Dice printable. A simple variation of the traditional animal movement cards, which will help kids of all ages develop gross motor skills and have so much fun while they do it.
Animal movement cards are a great, and funny game for little learners to try. I don’t know about you but watching my young children pretending to be a wild animal always makes me laugh. Have a look at these Animal Movement Cards Printable, I’ve used them with my toddler and they’re a great way to try different animal movements and have fun.
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Materials Needed
- Insect movement dice digital download
- Printer and paper
- Scissors
- Glue or sticky tape
Watch the Video To See the Game In Action
How to Make the Insect Gross Motor Dice
1. Download and print the digital pdf.
To get your copy of the printable movement dice, just head to the bottom of the page and follow the instructions.
2. Cut out the dice template.
Make sure that you don’t cut off the small tabs on the side of some of the pictures. You’ll need these to assemble your dice in the next step.
3. Fold along the lines and glue the sides together.
4. Place a small foam block in the middle of the dice.
This is optional. I like to place these foam blocks inside the dice to give it some extra stability. However there are a few different things you can do to make your dice more sturdy. You can:
- Fill the middle with toilet rolls cut to size.
- Fill the middle with scrunched up paper.
- Use a ready made activity dice set. (If you’re a teacher then I highly recommend this option because you can change out the pictures and use the same dice again and again.)
5. Glue the top of your dice down.
How to Play
1. Throw the animal movement activity dice and observe which side is facing upwards.
2. Mimic the animal on the top of the printable dice.
For example, if a bee is facing upwards, then you need to fly like a bee.
Different Challenges to try
There are a few different ways you can play, the best way will depend on how old your kids are and what they find engaging.
- Set a timer. 30 seconds or 1 minute for each turn. For example, “Can you slide like a snail for 30 seconds?”
- Set a distance. Pick two spots and go between them for each turn. For example, “Can you fly like a bee from the kitchen table to the front door?”
- Set a number. This would probably be easier for smaller children. 5 – 10 of the animal movement for each turn. For example “Can you jump like a grasshopper 5 times?”
Whichever way works for you, have fun doing it.
This is one of my favorite gross motor games, it really gets my kids moving. If you’re interested in more ways to burn off energy while your kids are stuck inside then check out 25+ Indoor Energy Burners for Kids. There are more free printable games and activities for you to try.
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