Occupational Therapy

Sensory Motor Activity of the Month

(For parents and teachers)

Do you want to improve focusing skills and decrease fidgeting in your class room or during homework?
Try out the Rocket Ship Jump. It's simple!!!!!

In standing have the children squat down (bending at the knees, not the hips or back). Then have them count backwards from 10 or 5 and BLAST OFF into space by jumping up in place as high as they can. Sit back down and repeat at a later time. (Always feel free to ask for a demo) Try this out in your class room or at home. Do one rocket ship jump three to five times daily or when your children look exceptionally fidgety and or inattentive. You may need to follow with some slow deep breathing (see chair yoga) as some children may become very excited from this activity.

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