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Physical Therapy Supports
Please assure safety while performing any and all tasks with your child.
Games You Can Play
- Simon says
- Bean bag or balloon toss
- Hot potato
- Egg in spoon
- Hop scotch
Outdoor Activities
- Visit the playground – slides, swings, ladders, ramps
- Jump rope
- Ride a tricycle or bicycle
- Jumping or jumping jacks
- Playing ball – bounce/catch
- Bubble play
Indoor Fun
- Dance party
- Building a fort – boxes, blankets
- Walk like an animal
- slither like a snake
- hop like a frog
- gallop/horse
- bear/all 4s tumy down
- crab/all 4s tummy up
- Print out the Chair Activity Bingo card
Create a Chores Checklist
Print the checklist to use with your student.
On Line Resources
- Let's Move with Michelle Obama https://letsmove.obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/(Open external link)
- Yoga https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/yoga-for/kids(Open external link)
- GoNoodle https://family.gonoodle.com/(Open external link)
- Energizers https://www.eatsmartmovemorenc.com/resource/energizers-for-schools/
- Move to Improve https://www.weteachnyc.org/resources/collection/move-improve/(Open external link)
For Preschool Students
Get Moving
- Take the stairs, not the elevator
- Walk around the block- play I spy while walking
- Run relays with siblings and/or caregivers
- Step on/off a step stool
- Place pillows on floor and have child walk on them
Doing Other Activities
- Do puzzles or play with building blocks while squatting
- Read a book while lying on belly
- Do chores like setting/clearing the table,
Play Games
- Head, shoulders, knees, and toes
- Act out animal walks
Outdoor Activities
- Visit the playground
- Play ball- catch, throw, kick
- Push heavy items in a stroller/wagon
For Students in Wheelchairs
Please assure safety while performing any and all tasks with your child.
Games You Can Play
- Simon says
- Scavenger hunt
- Bean bag or balloon toss
- Hot potato
- Egg in spoon
Outdoor Activities
- Playground visits (some playgrounds have wheelchair swings and ramps)
- Play ball – bounce/catch
- Bubble play
- Wet sponge toss
Indoor Fun
- Obstacle courses around household items
- Army crawl race for those that can get out of their chair.
- Wheelchair(seated) Zumba: https://youtu.be/JqlRGLPlJ7A(Open external link)
- Inclusive yoga: https://youtu.be/5FxIbzvdBzA(Open external link)
- 8 minute wheel chair workout: https://youtu.be/q0ttPm8LSEk(Open external link)
- Wheelchair Boxing 10 minute Workout https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n76J1q6nZec(Open external link)
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