Develop children's basic locomotor and object control skills with an invigorating Adaptive PE lesson plan. A series of four, timed stations engaged the class in playing a game of Twister, walking on a balance beam, throwing bean bags, and more, all to the sound of some motivating music!

Concepts

locomotor skills, physical disabilities, adaptive physial education, gross motor skills, throwing

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Additional Tags

physical education

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Instructional Ideas

• Activities can be adapted to meet students' IEP goals
• Let children choose their favorite songs to listen to while exercising

Classroom Considerations

• Make sure there is plenty of room for each activity station
• The timer should be easily visible or audible for all players 
• Not all schools participate in the S'cool Moves curriculum mentioned in resource
• Intended for groups of up to six children, each with their own 1-on-1 instructional aide

Pros

• The four stations allow for multiple skills to be practiced in a single lesson
• Includes a map with suggestions for organizing the different activity stations 

Cons

• Lesson does not offer modifications addressing specific types of disabilities students may have