Activities and Skills
Ask a Coach: How Can My Child Stay Active in Winter?
Coach Rachel here, ready to answer your questions about Tiny Troops Soccer. Today’s question is all about staying active in the winter. Let’s dive in and take a closer look. Parent Question: How can my child stay active in winter, especially if my local Tiny Troops Soccer program is on a break? Staying active during…
Read MoreActivities & Skills: Hit the Grownup!
This week we’re featuring a variation on one of our Tiny Troopers’ favorite games – Hit the Coach! Tiny Troopers love this game because when their ball touches their coach, the coach must do something silly in response. Coaches might make silly faces, do a crazy dance, fall down, make silly sounds, etc. We’re bringing…
Read MoreActivities & Skills: Collect the Rainbow
Toddlers and preschoolers love to play games, which is how they best learn at this age. Today, we will make a game out of dribbling, and practice our colors simultaneously! Let’s play Collect the Rainbow. For this activity, you’ll need some colored cards, or colored toys (red ball, blue car, etc). You can color blank…
Read MoreActivities & Skills: Dribbling & Trapping the Ball
One of the most basic skills that Tiny Troopers learn their very first day on the field is to dribble their soccer ball. Trapping the ball also goes hand in hand. Dribbling the ball is how soccer players move the ball around the soccer field, and we begin by teaching Tiny Troopers all about how…
Read MoreBaby, It’s Cold Outside! (You Need to Get Moving!)
The middle of winter is upon us, and for many of our Tiny Troopers, that means cold winds and low temperatures in their location. If you are anything like me, it makes me want to stay inside under a warm, cozy blanket, watching my favorite movies. Hot cocoa is a plus! It is hard to…
Read MoreIndoor Boredom Stoppers
Up until recently, I lived in Arizona, and right now, it is HOT HOT HOT. I always tried to stay inside, enjoying the AC as much as possible. So if you’re like I was, you may be doing the same. This sounds like a fantastic idea. But trying to entertain your little ones indoors all…
Read MoreBackyard Playtime: DIY Obstacle Course
Help your toddlers and preschoolers beat boredom with their own DIY obstacle course in the backyard. Many of these items can be found cheaply at the dollar store or Amazon or can be created from other objects. Obstacle courses are a great way to challenge your gross motor skills. We use this activity at the…
Read MoreActivities & Skills: Toe Taps and Penguin Walks
Ever wondered about the skills our coaches utilize for soccer sessions? Our skilled Coach Trainers train each Tiny Troops Soccer coach. For this Activities & Skills post, we’re going to take a look at toe taps and penguin walks. In Tiny Troops Soccer, these two skills are taught in our 3 and 4-year-olds and 4.5…
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