Therapy Ball Solve The Shape Puzzle
Tools
Shape Puzzle
Therapy Ball (click here)
Activity Description
Let's strengthen our core muscles and do a puzzle! Children will perform sit-ups while engaging in a shape puzzle.
Steps
Step 1: Scatter the shape puzzle pieces in front of the therapy ball.
Step 2: Position the child in a seated position on the therapy ball facing your body. Hold the child by the hips for stability and safety.
Step 3: The child will lean back and attempt to retrieve a puzzle piece and come back up into a seating position (starting position). They will place the shape into the puzzle.
Step 4: Continue the activity until all puzzle pieces are retrieved and place into the puzzle
Goals
Children will strengthen their core muscles when performing a sit-up and learn their shapes. When the head is placed upside down, children receive a powerful dose of vestibular input.
