Today we are going to dive into the topic of Graded Control, also know as, Force Modulation. Graded Control is our body’s ability to use the correct amount of force to complete a task. So, when we pick up a paper cup full of water we use the right amount of pressure so as not …
If you have been around this site for a while, you know that I love to talk about coordination. In fact, I have an entire post about exactly how our bodies coordinate movement which you can read here if you are interested. The Oxford definition of coordination is: The ability to use different parts of …
I am so excited that October is here, because we can celebrate all things spooky and fun!! Are you excited? In this week’s video we are going to have some Serious Freeze Dance Fun with a Halloween Freeze Dance. We are going to do the: Jack-O’-Lantern Jump Monster Walk Spider Fingers Cauldron Stir and of …
We are heading back to my favorite store today, The Dollar Tree! I have some more simple and inexpensive ideas for you using Dollar Tree products. Be sure to check out the video for quick tutorials with these products. https://youtu.be/vt–I-xA8gw School Supplies Believe it or not, The Dollar Tree has some very cool school supplies …
In this week’s video we have another set of 5 minute workouts for you. And, in the spirit of all things fall, we are workout out with pumpkins today. Now you don’t really need to hold pumpkins to do this workout, but feel free to use them if you would like. I got these lightweight …
September is here which means it is time for all things Fall! In last week’s video we got moving with a Fall Freeze Dance. In this week’s video, it’s time to get our fingers moving and go on a Scavenger Hunt. And if you love Scavenger Hunts as much as I do, be sure to …
Time for another Freeze Dance Video! This time we are going to move move along to all things Fall! While the music plays, follow the directions on the screen. You will be jumping in the leaves, running through the pumpkin patch, swaying like a scarecrow, picking apples, and of course…… Dancing It Out! Make sure …
Learning left from right is such an important skill. We use it to follow directions to a friend’s house, to locate objects in our environment, to move our bodies in space, and on and on. So, in today’s video we are going to practice our left and right skills. Are you ready? https://youtu.be/Jg-B3w5per4 Looking for …
In this week’s video we have another set of 5 minute workouts for you, and we are using one of my favorite tools to do it, The Pool Noodle. As always, Workout 1 will be done in the seated position for those of you with movement limitations. Workout 2 will be done in standing. There …
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In this week’s post, we are going to be talking about lifting. Whether you are lifting your backpack up from the floor or helping lift a student who has limited mobility, proper lifting techniques are important for everyone’s safety. So today, we are going to review the proper techniques for basic lifting and I will …
