Some excellent core strength builders for kids:

  • Spinal balance/bird dog
  • Plank
  • Side plank
  • Bridge
  • Knee lifts/marching with high knees
  • Bear crawling
  • Crab walking
  • Climbing
  • Swinging unassisted
  • Swimming
  • Jumping
  • Yoga balance poses
  • Pushing
  • Pulling
  • Lifting

Remember: just about everything we do in the Pivot to Play program has some level of core strength involved. It may not always be checked in the Pivot to Play Strengths and Skills System, but it always driving everything we do.