The outdoors is an ideal environment for promoting gross motor development, but its use must be planned and supervised. Equipment is needed, such as a small net and beach balls for playing volleyball, foam bats and balls, tricycles, or scooter boards. Teachers can plan outdoor activities that include parachute games, hoop activities, ball games, an obstacle course, group games (e.g., Fruit Basket), and an exercise station with a balance beam, ladder, climbing pole, and tires