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.
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
Activity List(s)
Goal Bank
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
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
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 ...
Includes activity list3
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"I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie" Yoga Activity
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 list2