Scooter Board
These fantastic gadgets are here to help with sensory motor challenges by boosting gross motor skills, core strength, motor planning, bilateral coordination, and balance. They're a game-changer for kids who need a little extra support in these areas.
Scooter boards work wonders for children who are sensitive to movement (vestibular input) and those who are sensory-seeking. They provide a sense of regulation and balance, helping them feel more grounded and in control.
With scooter boards, your little ones can have a blast while reaping the benefits. They'll be zooming around, engaging their muscles, and improving their overall coordination. It's an exciting and effective way to promote their development.
So, if you're looking for a tool to assist with sensory motor challenges and provide endless fun, scooter boards are the way to go. Watch your kids thrive as they scoot and glide their way to stronger skills and a greater sense of balance!
What's included:
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1 x Scooter board colours may vary to the picture.
- Measure: 40 x 30 cm
What our OT says:
A scooter board looks simple, but it’s one of those pieces of equipment that works across multiple systems at the same time. That’s why I keep coming back to it.
Shoulder stability and upper-body strength
When a child propels themselves on a scooter board, especially in prone, the shoulders have to work hard to stabilise the body against the floor. This builds strength and endurance in the shoulder girdle, which is essential for fine motor control, posture at a desk, and sustained writing tasks. Strong shoulders give the hands a stable base to work from.
Neck and trunk extension
Scooter board activities naturally encourage head lifting and trunk extension, particularly when children lie on their tummy and look forward while moving. This strengthens the neck extensors and core muscles, supporting upright posture, visual attention, and endurance for classroom activities like sitting, copying, and reading.
Postural control and core activation
Keeping the body aligned while moving on a scooter board requires ongoing core engagement. Children must constantly adjust their posture to stay balanced, which supports overall body awareness and postural stability.
Bilateral integration
Scooter boards are excellent for bilateral integration. Children often use both arms together in a coordinated way to propel themselves, steer, or stop. This helps the brain learn to coordinate the two sides of the body efficiently, a key skill for activities such as cutting, writing, dressing, ball skills, and crossing the midline.
You can also grade this by:
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Using both arms together (symmetrical movement)
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Alternating arms (reciprocal movement)
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Adding tasks like carrying, pushing, or pulling objects while moving
Motor planning and sequencing
Navigating space on a scooter board requires planning where to go, how fast to move, when to stop, and how to adjust direction. This supports motor planning, problem-solving, and body awareness.
Sensory input that supports regulation
Scooter board use provides strong proprioceptive input through the arms, shoulders, and core. This type of input is organising for the nervous system and can help children who struggle with regulation, attention, or body awareness feel more grounded and ready to learn.
Motivation and engagement
Importantly, scooter boards are fun. Children are often far more willing to work hard when the activity feels like play. This allows therapists to build strength, coordination, and endurance without the child feeling like they’re “doing exercises.”





