Scootering as a family is a very good way of strengthening the bond between you, getting everyone moving and teaching children about road safety. Games and challenges as a family are fun, they get everyone inventing things and they build teamwork. Read on for a few suggestions on getting the most out of scooters as a family.
What scootering as a family does for you
It brings the family closer
Taking part in scootering together strengthens the bond between everyone involved. Sharing time that is both fun and active builds cooperation, and it makes for the sort of memories that stay.
It gets everyone moving
Doing physical activity as a family on scooters does not only encourage an active life but builds good habits in children early on. Everyone taking part improves stamina, coordination and cardiovascular health together.
It teaches children about road safety
On a scooter, children learn the basics of road safety through play. That builds responsible habits when they share public space with pedestrians and vehicles. Regular practice in a controlled setting drives home how much attention the road needs.
Scooter games to play as a family
Classic games adapted to scooters
Classic games adapted to scooters are a good way of enjoying yourselves as a family while getting some exercise. Some options:
- Scooter relay races.
- A crossword on the move: the children scooter to the right letters.
Challenges to keep it interesting
Scooter challenges are an excellent way of encouraging invention and teamwork in a family. Some ideas:
- Build an obstacle course everyone can take part in.
- Hold a skills competition that rewards invention as much as ability.
- Put together a scooter routine set to music and then show it to each other.
Keeping it inventive
Encouraging invention while scootering is a very good way of strengthening how a family talks to each other. Some suggestions:
- Hold an outdoor painting session where the children can decorate their scooters however they like.
- Invent a game of improvisation in which each member of the family suggests a new way of using the scooter.
- Put together a story between you in which the scooters are the ones having the adventures .
A few practical suggestions
Before you head out, a few safety precautions are worth taking. Some recommendations:
- Always wear protection: helmet, knee pads and elbow pads.
- Check the scooter before using it to make sure it is in good order.
- Set clear rules about where and how the scooters get used, respecting the rules of the road.
