Physical Therapy -> Balance -> Sitting
Sitting
Sitting balance is important for staying upright in a chair or when sitting on the floor. It takes a lot of coordination of our ab and back muscles to stay upright for any period of time statically and dynamically.
Activity List(s)
Goal Bank
- Benny will sit in short sitting, maintaining midline, with Supervision assist, for 90 seconds over 5 sessions, to improve static sitting balance in class. 1
- Darrel will reach to floor to pick an object off the ground and return to upright with no supervision in the short sit position, 5 time per day, 4 / 5 days per week, for 4 weeks, to improve safety during the classroom and playground activities. 0
- Jay will transition from short sit to stand with stand-by supervision and no UE support, 5 times per day, and 4 /5 days per week for 6 weeks to improve safe participation in indoor and outdoor activities. 0
- To increase participation during circle time games, Lauren will transition from supine to long sitting and hold for 2 minutes with no assistance in 5 sessions, per teacher’s report. 1
Resources
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Wonderwoman Warm-Up 2
Whitney Castle
A fun little super hero warm up activity based with Wonder Woman packed with gross motor skills!
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Dr. Seuss ’Sleep Book’ Yoga Sequence 2
Whitney Castle
This is a short yoga sequence to follow along with the Dr. Seuss "Sleep Book."
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Holiday Breakfast Yoga and Breathing Activities 3
Whitney Castle, PT, DPT
Yoga Resource. Movement Resource. Physical Therapy Resource. Occupational Therapy Resource. Mindfulness Resource. Move and breathe along with a holiday breakfast menu with yoga poses and breathing ...
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"I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie" Yoga Activity 2
Whitney Castle
Read and move along to the book! Use the old lady to print and cut a circle/opening for her mouth or use on white board. Print and cut out food items to place in Old Lady's mouth or use food items ...
Includes activity list
Reference links
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Physical Activity At Child Care Settings: Review and Research Recommendations 2
Author: Dianne Ward - Some of the most important milestones in the timeline of physical health are taken within a child's first few years of ambulation. The article studies the effects that physical activity has on children aged 2-5.
journals.sagepub.com