We all know that scooting is a fun activity for kids and families to enjoy, but did you know how beneficial riding scooters is for development? 

From building coordination and balance, to encouraging social interaction and active play, scooting offers a ton of benefits while having fun and making memories. 

Curious how this is possible? Let’s explore some of the many ways scooting with Micro supports healthy development!

Skill Building

Coordination

Scooting is a fun and easy way to build coordination—an essential gross motor skill used in many different sports and activities.

With Micro’s three-wheeled kickboards, riders use a lean-to-steer design. This helps them practice coordinating their hand and eye movements while also using their core muscles and legs to stay balanced and in control. 

 

Balance

Riding a scooter—whether it has three wheels or two—helps your child develop their  balance and build a strong and stable core. Just like riding a bike, riders must learn how to balance on the wheels and how to shift their body weight for smooth steering.

 

Fine motor skills

Babies and toddlers need a lot of playtime and practice to develop their small muscles needed for fine motor control. 

Good news—scooting can help with this! Little hands and fingers will quickly get stronger thanks to the grasping hold required to hang onto the scooter’s handlebars. Riders’ hand-eye coordination will also be practiced with every kick of their foot as a way to coordinate their hands, legs, and the rest of their body. 

Social Interactions

Independence and confidence

For toddlers and young children, moving independently is a powerful confidence booster. As they master their scooter skills, they gain a sense of control—choosing where to go, how fast, and what adventures to pursue. 

This self-assurance reaches beyond playtime, helping them grow into capable, creative individuals. 

 

An activity to do together

Scooting naturally encourages social interaction and friendship through shared fun and common interests. Whether riding with siblings, parents, friends, or neighbors, it's a great way for kids to connect. 

Spotting another scooter rider instantly sparks a sense of connection—proof that something as simple as scooting can bring people together. 

 

Imaginative fun

As children navigate their scooters, they’re developing cognitive skills—judging distances, dodging obstacles, adjusting speed—all of which build abstract thinking linked to academic growth. 

Sidewalks become raceways, parks become worlds to explore, and every ride becomes a chance to learn through play.

Exercise That’s Actually Fun!

Physical benefits

Scooting turns exercise into pure fun—no chore, just joy. Kids stay active for hours, building leg strength, balance, and cardiovascular health without even knowing it. 

Plus, with bursts of speed and moments of cruising, riders naturally get the benefits of interval training, all while having a blast.

 

Outdoor screen-free fun

Perhaps the best part about scooting is that it gets kids outside, away from screens, and fully engaged in active play. The smiles, laughter, and rosy cheeks say it all—this is exercise that feels like freedom, rather than an obligation. Plus, it lays the groundwork for a lifelong positive relationship with physical activity.

Ready to experience the magic of scooting with Micro? 

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