5 Fun Activities to Boost Your 3-Year-Old’s Motor Skills
Want to help your 3-year-old grow strong and confident? This article shares five fun, easy motor skills activities—from animal walks to toddler-friendly piko—plus the role of Lysine-rich nutrition with Bonakid Pre-School® 3+ in supporting your child’s growth, strength, and everyday readiness as a true Batang May Laban.
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Looking for simple ways to support your preschooler’s development? Fun, hands-on activities are a great way to boost both fine and gross motor skills—without disrupting your daily routine. At age 3, play is more than just fun—it’s how kids learn and grow. These activities help develop essential skills needed for tasks like outdoor play, exploration, and social games in school.
Here are five enjoyable activities to help your child build motor skills—and confidence—every day.
1. Outdoor Play
Running, climbing, and playing on slides or swings promote gross motor skills like balance, coordination, and strength. Outdoor exploration also boosts sensory development and supports overall well-being.
Tip: Choose a safe space and let your child lead the adventure.
2. Ball Games
Catching, throwing, and kicking a ball help improve hand-eye coordination, timing, and core strength. These foundational skills are crucial for physical activity and social play.
3. Dance and Freeze Games
Play upbeat music and dance together, pausing the music for a “freeze” moment. This playful stop-and-go game helps kids build coordination, rhythm, and listening skills—all key components of both fine and gross motor development.
4. Animal Walk Races
Turn movement into a game with animal walks—like hopping like a frog, waddling like a duck, or stomping like an elephant. These silly movements improve gross motor control and body awareness while keeping your child engaged and laughing.
5. Piko for Toddlers
Use chalk on the floor or tape on tiles to draw a basic piko (hopscotch) pattern with fewer boxes. Guide your child to jump or step from one square to another. This gentle version of the classic Filipino game helps develop stability, physical coordination, and leg strength—perfect for little movers!
The Role of Nutrition: Bonakid Pre-School® 3+ and Lysine
Nutrition plays an important role in motor development. One key nutrient is Lysine, an essential amino acid that supports growth and development.
Why Lysine Matters
● Growth and Development: Lysine helps with calcium absorption, which is crucial for strong bones and healthy physical development.
● Immune Support: Lysine supports the immune system, helping your child stay healthy and active.
● Protein Synthesis: Lysine contributes to protein building, which is vital for growing bodies.
Bonakid Pre-School® 3+ is proven & tested to help give your child better height and weight because it's specially formulated with Lysine and other essential nutrients to help support your child’s active lifestyle and physical growth. It's designed to help build Laban ng katawan , supporting your child’s readiness for school and everyday play.
Set the Foundation for a Batang May Laban
When you combine regular physical activities with proper nutrition, you give your child the tools to grow strong, confident, and capable—a true Batang May Laban. With love, patience, and support from products like Bonakid Pre-School® 3+, your child will be ready to take on the world—one small step at a time.
