OT/PT Activity of the Week: Motor Planning Activity Using Pool Noodles

8th October, 2014

10 October 2014, Motor Planning, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

motorplanningpoolnoodles
[Source: Your Therapy Source]
Here is a super easy set up but challenging activity to encourage motor planning skills, coordination and body awareness. Cut up pool noodles lengthwise and lay them on the floor in different directions. Ask the child to jump from noodle to noodle keeping the pool noodle between the feet.
You can view the Brief Video of this Activity in Action on Your Therapy Source!

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