Mullanphy - Botanical Garden ILC

Sensory pathways can provide a fun, movement break during a long day of learning.  They encourage gross motor skills, such as strengthening, balance and jumping.

Working on balance is important for most children with a physical disability.  These simple activties can be fun and challenging.  If they are too hard for your child to attempt, just hold their hand while they are attempting the skill.  Eventually, you may be able to give less assistance as their balance improves.

Go Noodle is a fun website that is frequently used in school.  The students may recognize it from PE classes.  Warning:  it can be a good workout, but very fun!!

Daily stretching can be very important for the student with Cerebral Palsy or other neurological conditions.  Stretches should be performed daily, and should not be painful!  Always stretch to the point of feeling a "pull" or mild discomfort.  Do the stretch and hold the position for a count of five.  Repeat this for each stretch for ten repetitions.

These exercise are very simple and cover all of the major muscles groups.