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Stick Path Hop • Zag

  • Writer: Trail Built Living
    Trail Built Living
  • Mar 20
  • 1 min read

Updated: Apr 16

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


Try this next → Tree Shape

Balance • Focus


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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.


 
 

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ZigZag Creatures is part of Trail Built Living™— a collection of  field notes, films, stories, and outdoor movement inspired by life on the trail.  Trail Built Living™ was created by Kether Mayen, trail name Spunky Mind

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